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Signature Healthcare of Kinston

Nursing HomeKinston, NCCMS 345365
21 citations on record

Operated by Signature Healthcare

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
2 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
106

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
90.1

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
21

*CMS

Fire safety findings
19

*CMS

Inspections on file
6

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-12-09

*CMS

Citations

21 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0809Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

  • 0803Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0645Generalpotential for harm

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  • 0602Generalpotential for harm

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

  • 0600Generalpotential for harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0641Generalno actual harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0554Generalpotential for harm

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

  • 0582Generalpotential for harm

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  • 0584Generalno actual harm

    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.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0644Generalpotential for harm

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0867Generalpotential for harm

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

  • 0557Seriousactual harm

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

  • 0607Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0658Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

Ownership

Signature Healthcare

68nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records

3 in North Carolina, 65 in other states.

Counted from the chain CMS itself discloses for this home, which matches CMS Care Compare. ReadyRule's own common-control analysis is a separate and broader lens, and the two can differ.

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FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Signature Healthcare of Kinston?
Signature Healthcare of Kinston is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Kinston, NC, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 345365.
What is the CMS rating for Signature Healthcare of Kinston?
Signature Healthcare of Kinston has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Signature Healthcare of Kinston have?
Signature Healthcare of Kinston is certified for 106 beds. It serves an average of 90.1 residents per day.
How many citations does Signature Healthcare of Kinston have?
Signature Healthcare of Kinston has 21 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Signature Healthcare of Kinston last inspected?
Signature Healthcare of Kinston was last inspected on December 9, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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