FPoor · score 20/100 · #392 of 416 in North Carolina
River Trace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
250 Lovers Lane, Washington, NC 27889 · 140 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
11 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 148)bottom quarter
$32,991 in fines in 3 years
Why River Trace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against North Carolina nursing homes in the same size band (large, 140 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
River Trace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center at a Glance
F
20/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ).
–Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 148.
7<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
22<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $32,991 fines, 0 denials.
43<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: North Carolina, large facilities · CMS record 345215 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address250 Lovers Lane, Washington, NC 27889
Phone2529751636
CountyBeaufort
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds140
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.