PruittHealth-Crystal Coast
2416 US Highway 70 East, Beaufort, NC 28516 · (252) 225-0112
For profit - Limited Liability company · 104 certified beds
PruittHealth-Crystal Coast has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 1 citation (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $29,223 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 22, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.January 22, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.June 23, 2026 · F0742 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.January 22, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 15, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.August 15, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.August 15, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $25,495June 23, 2026
- Fine of $3,728October 11, 2023
- Medicare payment denial for 22 daysStarting January 11, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.23 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.00 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.61 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.62 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.6% | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 104 |
| Average residents per day | 92.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Cent Morehead City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Embassy at Morehead City Morehead City · Not available
- Croatan Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Newport · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from PruittHealth-Crystal Coast on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.