Kerr Lake Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Henderson, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345321) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $19,620
Phone: (252) 492-7021 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kerr Lake Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above North Carolina's state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Kerr Lake Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 28.2%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Kerr Lake Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $19,620.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Kerr Lake Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 13, 1990. The facility is licensed for 92 beds and reports an average daily census of 69.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kerr Lake holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, staffing 4 stars, and quality measures 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $19,620.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased CMS scrutiny.
Kerr Lake is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain, which operates 40 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars, meaning this facility rates above its chain's average. There has been no change of ownership reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
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?
Kerr Lake 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?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a 28.2% nursing turnover rate and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $19,620.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Kerr Lake is certified for 92 beds and has an average daily census of 69.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain, which operates 40 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 13, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Kerr Lake scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (252) 492-7021 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 (252) 492-7021 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
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/345321?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.