nursing home in Edenton, NC

Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

1341 Paradise Road, Edenton, NC 27932 · (252) 482-7481

★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at a glance

Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 130-bed for-profit nursing home in Edenton, North Carolina (Chowan County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the North Carolina average of 2.9.

Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (July 30, 2026) found 5 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 33.3% per year (state average 49%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
130
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Principle Long Term Care
Medicare-certified since
May 1, 1977
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Chowan County
CMS Certification Number
345164

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.9 / 53 / 5Average
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.9 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.7 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.3 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.4 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.61 hrsNorth Carolina average3.85 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.61 hrs3.85 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.45 hrs0.62 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.12 hrs2.34 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.38 hrs3.42 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)33.3%49%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)44.4%45.6%42.9%Average
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)311Worse

Inspections

This facility5North Carolina average5U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)559Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)223Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)1949.280.6Better

Penalties

This facility0North Carolina average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$36,617$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds130105107
Average residents per day578786
Occupancy44.1%83.6%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility0.9%North Carolina average3.5%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)0.9%3.5%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)11.4%5.5%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)11.7%14%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.3%2.3%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.3%0.7%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)11.5%15.6%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)21.3%18.3%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)11%7.2%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)1.6%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)7.1%21.3%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)5.9%20.7%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)98.3%94.1%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)74.2%92%93.6%Worse

Short-stay residents

This facility1.9%North Carolina average1.4%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.9%1.4%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)84%78.1%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)82.9%80.6%82%Average

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 13 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 30, 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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 27, 2026
July 30, 2026
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 August 27, 2026
July 30, 2026
Complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 27, 2026
July 30, 2026
Standard
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0838
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected August 27, 2026
July 30, 2026
Standard
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected August 27, 2026
April 2, 2025
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 30, 2025
April 2, 2025
Standard
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 30, 2025
April 2, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 30, 2025
April 2, 2025
Standard
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 30, 2025
April 2, 2025
Standard
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected April 30, 2025
May 30, 2024
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 14, 2024
May 30, 2024
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 14, 2024
February 22, 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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 12, 2024
February 22, 2024
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 12, 2024
February 22, 2024
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 12, 2024
February 22, 2024
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 11, 2024
December 2, 2022
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 18, 2023
December 2, 2022
Fire safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 18, 2023
December 2, 2022
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 18, 2023
December 2, 2022
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 18, 2023
December 2, 2022
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 18, 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.

NameRoleShareSince
HILL, RAYMOND
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
HILL, ROBERT
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
HILL, STEPHEN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE, INC.
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/09/2025
SEVERA, JEFFREY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/16/2025
TURNER, MEREDITH
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/16/2025
BOICE, GALE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE03/05/2018
JOHNSON, DIANNE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
SEVERA, JEFFREY
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE, INC.
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
TURNER, MEREDITH
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE03/05/2025

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Frequently asked questions

What is Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's rating?

Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 3 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 Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Chowan River 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 Chowan River 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 Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?

Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is at 1341 Paradise Road, Edenton, NC 27932. Phone: (252) 482-7481.

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.