Signature Healthcare Of Kinston
Kinston, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345365) · 106 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (252) 527-5146 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Signature Healthcare Of Kinston has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of about 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Signature Healthcare Of Kinston reports total nurse staffing of 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.7%.
Signature Healthcare Of Kinston has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Signature Healthcare Of Kinston is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina. The facility has been certified since May 2, 1991, and is licensed for 106 beds, with an average of 93.8 residents. It is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Signature Healthcare chain, which operates 67 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.1 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Signature Healthcare Of Kinston has an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 2.93 for North Carolina. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 3 stars, Quality Measures rating of 2 stars, and Staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.73, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility in the data provided. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify the current record directly on 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 3 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars.
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 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 and nursing turnover of 46.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
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?
The facility is certified for 106 beds and has an average of 93.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Signature Healthcare chain, which includes 67 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on May 2, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (2 stars), which combine into the overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 2525275146 or 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 2525275146 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345365?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.