NC State Veterans Home-Kinston
2150 Hull Road, Kinston, NC 28504 · (252) 939-8000
Government - State · 100 certified beds
NC State Veterans Home-Kinston has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2025, found 0 citations (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It was fined 5 times in the last three years, $74,987 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 November 14, 2025 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 28, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 28, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 28, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 28, 2025 · F0689 · 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.January 13, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 13, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.February 29, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 29, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,672July 28, 2025
- Fine of $8,673July 28, 2025
- Fine of $8,492January 13, 2025
- Fine of $8,492January 13, 2025
- Fine of $40,658February 29, 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 | 5.04 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.89 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.71 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.43 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 37.9% | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 91.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Kinston · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Signature Healthcare of Kinston Kinston · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Ayden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Ayden · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- PruittHealth-Crystal Coast Beaufort · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Grantsbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Grantsboro · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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