Emerald Health & Rehab Center
54 Red Mulberry Way, Lillington, NC 27546 · (910) 814-8030
For profit - Limited Liability company · 96 certified beds
Emerald Health & Rehab Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 5 citations (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 24, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.July 24, 2025 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 24, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.July 24, 2025 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.July 24, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.July 24, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.September 30, 2025 · F0580 · 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.September 30, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.May 28, 2024 · F0677 · 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.May 28, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.May 28, 2024 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.May 28, 2024 · F0839 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.26 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.50 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.84 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.93 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44.4% | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 96 |
| Average residents per day | 91.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Lillington Health and Rehabilitation Center Lillington · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Harnett Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Dunn · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Carrolton of Dunn Dunn · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Windsor Point Continuing Care Fuquay Varina · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Fuquay-Varina Health and Rehabilitation Center Fuquay Varina · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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