nursing home in Smithfield, NC

Barbour Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

515 Barbour Road, Smithfield, NC 27577 · (919) 934-6017

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★4
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★2

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

Barbour Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at a glance

Barbour Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 165-bed for-profit nursing home in Smithfield, North Carolina (Johnston 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 3.1 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 (February 26, 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 33% per year (state average 49%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
165
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Principle Long Term Care
Medicare-certified since
December 1, 1983
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Johnston County
CMS Certification Number
345237

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.9 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.9 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.7 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.3 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53.4 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)1 / 53 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.15 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)3.15 hrs3.85 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.53 hrs0.62 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.74 hrs2.34 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.95 hrs3.42 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)33%49%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)25%45.6%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)311Worse

Inspections

This facility3North 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)359Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)023Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)1849.280.6Better

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 beds165105107
Average residents per day1378786
Occupancy83.1%83.6%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility2.9%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)2.9%3.5%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)6.1%5.5%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)18.8%14%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.2%2.3%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.6%0.7%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)14.4%15.6%13.9%Average
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)15.4%18.3%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)8.8%7.2%5.2%Worse
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)17.9%21.3%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)7.5%20.7%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)93.7%94.1%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)92.6%92%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility0%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)0%1.4%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)80.2%78.1%79.8%Average
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)90.9%80.6%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 14 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
February 26, 2026
Fire safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 26, 2026
February 26, 2026
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 26, 2026
February 26, 2026
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 May 26, 2026
February 26, 2026
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 19, 2026
February 26, 2026
Standard
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 19, 2026
February 26, 2026
Standard
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0576
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected March 19, 2026
November 15, 2024
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 February 4, 2025
November 15, 2024
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 7, 2024
November 15, 2024
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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 7, 2024
November 15, 2024
Complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 6, 2024
November 15, 2024
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 December 6, 2024
November 15, 2024
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 7, 2024
September 1, 2023
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 November 10, 2023
September 1, 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
September 1, 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
September 1, 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 28, 2023
September 1, 2023
Complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0806
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 28, 2023
September 1, 2023
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 September 28, 2023
September 1, 2023
Complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 28, 2023
September 1, 2023
Standard
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 28, 2023
September 1, 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 28, 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
PRINCIPLE IT SERVICES, INC.
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/08/2025
PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE, INC.
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/08/2025
CUNNINGHAM, JAMES
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE10/31/2014
JOHNSON, DIANNE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
BOICE, GALE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE03/05/2018
JOHNSON, DIANNE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE, INC.
Organization
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
CUNNINGHAM, JAMES
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/31/2014
JOHNSON, DIANNE
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
PRINCIPLE IT SERVICES, INC.
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE, INC.
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011

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Frequently asked questions

What is Barbour Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's rating?

Barbour Court 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 Barbour Court 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 Barbour Court 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 Barbour Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Principle Long Term Care. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Barbour Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?

Barbour Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is at 515 Barbour Road, Smithfield, NC 27577. Phone: (919) 934-6017.

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.