Rich Square Health & Rehabilitation Center
Rich Square, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345356) · 69 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $190,684
Phone: (252) 539-4161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rich Square Health & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Rich Square Health & Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.17 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.1 percent.
Rich Square Health & Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $190,684.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Rich Square Health & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Rich Square, Northampton County, North Carolina, operating under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure. The facility is certified for 69 beds and reports an average daily census of 66.2 residents. It has been federally certified since February 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, its quality measure rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.17 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse hours at approximately 0.41 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.1 percent.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $190,684.00 assessed against this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location, and there is no indication of a chain affiliation or an ownership change within the past 12 months.
Families researching this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data as provided and may not capture every recent update.
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 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.17 hours per resident per day, with about 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 52.1 percent.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $190,684.00 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 Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 69 beds with an average daily census of 66.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a for-profit, limited liability company structure; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on February 19, 1991.
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 (QM); this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 2 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 2525394161 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 2525394161 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 full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345356?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.