nursing home in Henderson, NC
Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1245 Park Avenue, Henderson, NC 27536 · (252) 492-7021
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at a glance
Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 92-bed for-profit nursing home in Henderson, North Carolina (Vance 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 4.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 12, 2026) found 2 health citations. The North Carolina average is 4.7.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $19,620.
Nursing staff turnover is 28.2% per year (state average 49%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 92
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Principle Long Term Care
- Medicare-certified since
- July 13, 1990
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Vance County
- CMS Certification Number
- 345321
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) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.55 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.76 hrs | 0.62 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.63 hrs | 2.34 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.01 hrs | 3.42 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.2% | 49% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 36.4% | 45.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 19 | 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) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $19,620 | $36,617 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 92 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 69 | 87 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 75.4% | 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) | 0% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 8.1% | 5.5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.2% | 14% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 11.4% | 15.6% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.5% | 7.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 3.1% | 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) | 13.4% | 21.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 8.1% | 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) | 95.8% | 92% | 93.6% | Average |
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) | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 82.4% | 78.1% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 85.5% | 80.6% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 10 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 31, 2026 |
| February 12, 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 31, 2026 |
| February 12, 2026 Fire safety | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0541 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 31, 2026 |
| February 12, 2026 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| February 12, 2026 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 March 13, 2026 |
| November 6, 2024 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 December 4, 2024 |
| November 6, 2024 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 4, 2024 |
| May 1, 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 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected April 25, 2024 |
| May 1, 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 April 25, 2024 |
| May 1, 2024 Complaint | 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 May 24, 2024 |
| August 23, 2023 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 1, 2023 |
| August 23, 2023 Fire safety | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0541 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2023 |
| August 23, 2023 Standard | 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 September 13, 2023 |
| August 23, 2023 Standard | 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 September 13, 2023 |
| August 23, 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 13, 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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $19,620 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | Fine | $19,620 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUGHES, NANCY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| SUNDAR, VALARMATHI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/11/2025 |
| JOHNSON, DIANNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| BOICE, GALE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2018 |
| BOICE, GALE Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/27/2026 |
| SUNDAR, VALARMATHI Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| HUGHES, NANCY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's rating?
Kerr Lake 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 Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Kerr Lake 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 Kerr Lake 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 Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is at 1245 Park Avenue, Henderson, NC 27536. Phone: (252) 492-7021.
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.