nursing home in Kernersville, NC
North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville
1795 Kernersville Medical Parkway, Kernersville, NC 27284 · (743) 209-3042
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville at a glance
North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville is a 120-bed government nursing home in Kernersville, North Carolina (Forsyth 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 7.2 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 5, 2025) found 0 health citations. The North Carolina average is 4.7.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Beds
- 120
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Pruitthealth
- Medicare-certified since
- August 22, 2024
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Forsyth County
- CMS Certification Number
- 345579
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) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 7.23 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.19 hrs | 0.62 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.19 hrs | 2.34 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 6.24 hrs | 3.42 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 0 | 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 | 120 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 58 | 87 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 48.3% | 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) | 1.4% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.2% | 5.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 30.7% | 14% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 7.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 11.9% | 15.6% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 19.2% | 18.3% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.4% | 7.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 6.3% | 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) | 16.4% | 21.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 19.2% | 20.7% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.3% | 92% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 80.6% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 0 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
No citations in the current CMS inspection files.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANKS, KATHLEEN Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 08/22/2024 |
| NC DEPT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 08/22/2024 |
| STEPHENS, NICOLE Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 08/22/2024 |
| BANKS, KATHLEEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2024 |
| NC DEPT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2024 |
| PIAZZA, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2025 |
| STEPHENS, NICOLE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2024 |
| WILLIAMS, PHILIP Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2025 |
| BANKS, KATHLEEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2024 |
| NC DEPT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2024 |
| PIAZZA, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2024 |
| STEPHENS, NICOLE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2024 |
| WILLIAMS, PHILIP Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville's rating?
North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville 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 North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville 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 North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville?
It is government - state and part of Pruitthealth. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville and how do I contact it?
North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville is at 1795 Kernersville Medical Parkway, Kernersville, NC 27284. Phone: (743) 209-3042.
About this data
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