nursing home in Bostic, NC
Fair Haven Home INC
149 Fair Haven Drive, Bostic, NC 28018 · (828) 245-9095
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Fair Haven Home INC at a glance
Fair Haven Home INC is a 30-bed for-profit nursing home in Bostic, North Carolina (Rutherford County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the North Carolina average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 8, 2025) found 1 health citation. The North Carolina average is 4.7.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 28.1% per year (state average 49%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 30
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 25, 1992
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Rutherford County
- CMS Certification Number
- 345425
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 5 / 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) | 3.64 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.55 hrs | 0.62 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.69 hrs | 2.34 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.31 hrs | 3.42 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.1% | 49% | 45.8% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 2 | 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) | 1 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 5 | 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 | 30 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 27 | 87 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 90% | 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) | 2.5% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.7% | 5.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 30.2% | 14% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 9.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 26.6% | 15.6% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 22.4% | 18.3% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 52.2% | 21.3% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26.2% | 20.7% | 19% | Worse |
| 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) | 98.7% | 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) | 100% | 78.1% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 80.6% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 3 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| May 8, 2024 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 August 23, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 23, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 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 May 31, 2024 |
| January 4, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 17, 2023 |
| January 4, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCKEITHAN, EMMETT Individual | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2007 |
| DORSEY, TRENTON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/11/2025 |
| MCKEITHAN, EMMETT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/1992 |
| DORSEY, TRENTON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/11/2025 |
| MCKEITHAN, EMMETT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/1972 |
| MCKEITHAN, EMMETT Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/1992 |
| DORSEY, TRENTON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/11/2025 |
| MCKEITHAN, EMMETT Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/1992 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fair Haven Home INC's rating?
Fair Haven Home INC has 5 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 Fair Haven Home INC receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Fair Haven Home INC 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 Fair Haven Home INC?
It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Fair Haven Home INC and how do I contact it?
Fair Haven Home INC is at 149 Fair Haven Drive, Bostic, NC 28018. Phone: (828) 245-9095.
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.