PruittHealth-Carolina Point
5935 Mount Sinai Road, Durham, NC 27705 · (919) 402-2450
For profit - Corporation · 138 certified beds
PruittHealth-Carolina Point has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 3 citations (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $52,901 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 11, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 11, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 11, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate foot care.February 11, 2026 · F0687 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 11, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 24, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 13, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.October 17, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 18, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.April 18, 2024 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,345March 13, 2025
- Fine of $35,556April 18, 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) | 0.48 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.92 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.83 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 57.8% | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 138 |
| Average residents per day | 116.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Hillcrest Convalescent Center Durham · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Forest At Duke Inc Durham · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Croasdaile Village Durham · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center Durham · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Treyburn Rehabilitation Center Durham · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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