Cherry Point Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Havelock, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345487) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $167,122
Phone: (252) 444-4631 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Cherry Point Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Cherry Point Bay reports total nurse staffing of 3.636 hours per resident per day, including 0.599 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 78.4%, according to CMS data.
CMS records show Cherry Point Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $167,122.00, with 0 payment denials. This facility does not carry a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus status.
About this facility
Cherry Point Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Havelock, Craven County, North Carolina. The facility is certified for 70 beds and reports an average daily census of 65.5 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company structure and has been certified since March 13, 1998. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 2.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.636, including RN hours per resident per day of 0.599. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 78.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $167,122.00. There have been 0 payment denials recorded. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is present in this facility's CMS data.
This facility is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain, which operates 40 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars, placing this location below its chain's average.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.636 hours per resident per day, including 0.599 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 78.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $167,122.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility's CMS data does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 70 beds and reports an average daily census of 65.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain, which includes 40 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 13, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2524444631 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2524444631 to arrange a tour and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345487?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.