nursing home in Kinston, NC
Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
312 Warren Avenue, Kinston, NC 28501 · (252) 523-0082
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at a glance
Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 175-bed for-profit nursing home in Kinston, North Carolina (Lenoir County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the North Carolina average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 27, 2026) found 3 health citations. The North Carolina average is 4.7.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 28.9% per year (state average 49%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 175
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Principle Long Term Care
- Medicare-certified since
- May 12, 1976
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Lenoir County
- CMS Certification Number
- 345156
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.52 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.67 hrs | 0.62 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.35 hrs | 2.34 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.19 hrs | 3.42 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.9% | 49% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 20% | 45.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 15 | 49.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $36,617 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 175 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 102 | 87 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 58.3% | 83.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.7% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9.7% | 14% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 15% | 15.6% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 28.5% | 18.3% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.8% | 7.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 5.9% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 10.3% | 21.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 2.7% | 20.7% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99% | 92% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 82.8% | 78.1% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 87.9% | 80.6% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 21 health deficiencies and 15 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 5, 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 5, 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 5, 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 12, 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 12, 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 12, 2026 |
| July 9, 2025 Complaint | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 30, 2025 |
| July 9, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 30, 2025 |
| October 30, 2024 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 1, 2025 |
| October 30, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 1, 2025 |
| October 30, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 1, 2025 |
| October 30, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 1, 2025 |
| October 30, 2024 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 1, 2025 |
| October 30, 2024 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0200 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 1, 2025 |
| October 30, 2024 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 13, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 13, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 13, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 13, 2024 |
| August 25, 2023 Fire safety | Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0111 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| August 25, 2023 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| August 25, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| August 25, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| August 25, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| August 25, 2023 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| August 25, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 15, 2023 |
| August 25, 2023 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected September 25, 2023 |
| August 25, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 25, 2023 |
| August 25, 2023 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 25, 2023 |
| August 25, 2023 Standard | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 28, 2023 |
| August 25, 2023 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 31, 2023 |
| August 25, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 25, 2023 |
| August 25, 2023 Standard | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 25, 2023 |
| August 25, 2023 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 25, 2023 |
| August 25, 2023 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 25, 2023 |
| August 25, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected September 25, 2023 |
| August 25, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected September 25, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOICE, GALE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2018 |
| HILL, RAYMOND Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| HILL, ROBERT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| HILL, STEPHEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| KRISHNARAJ, RAMESH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| VICK, HOPE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/21/2025 |
| BOICE, GALE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2018 |
| JOHNSON, DIANNE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| BOICE, GALE Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/26/2025 |
| KRISHNARAJ, RAMESH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| VICK, HOPE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| KARSTETTER, BRIAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/15/2018 |
| PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's rating?
Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for North Carolina nursing homes is 2.9 stars.
How many inspection citations did Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Principle Long Term Care. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is at 312 Warren Avenue, Kinston, NC 28501. Phone: (252) 523-0082.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.