Chowan River Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Edenton, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345164) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (252) 482-7481 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Chowan River Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Chowan River Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Chowan River Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Chowan River Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit (LLC) nursing home in Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has been certified since May 1977 and holds 130 certified beds, with an average of 57.3 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility has an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are: health inspections 4 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 33.3%.
On penalties: CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided.
This facility is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain, which operates 40 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.0, meaning Chowan River rates above its chain's average. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.61 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours, with 33.3% nursing staff turnover and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 130 certified beds and an average of 57.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain, which operates 40 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.0.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2524827481 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2524827481 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345164?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.