Your report for Ayden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Overall Score
CMS Five-Star Quality RatingAverageCMS Five-Star overall rating
- Much below average
- Below average
- Average
- Above average
- Much above average
Where it ranks
- North CarolinaAbove only 44% of peers417 rated homes · average 2.9★
- Pitt CountyAbove 80% of peers6 rated homes · average 2.5★
- United StatesAbove only 41% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★
How the rating is built
- Health inspectionsStarting point3★+0.1 vs NC avg
- StaffingCan add or remove a star2★−0.7 vs NC avg
- Quality measuresCan add or remove a star3★−0.2 vs NC avg
CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.
Ratings & measures
Tap a row to see what it meansHealth inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles3★Above only 45% of peersNC avg2.9★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?
Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.
Why it matters
It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.
Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover2★Above only 17% of peersNC avg2.7★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?
Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.
Why it matters
More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.
Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments3★Above only 30% of peersNC avg3.2★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?
Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.
Why it matters
It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.
Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.48hrsAbove only 41% of peersNC avg3.78Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?
All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.
Why it matters
Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.
RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.69hrsAbove 76% of peersNC avg0.59Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?
Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.
Why it matters
RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better63%Above only 20% of peersNC avg50%RN turnover36%
What is nursing staff turnover?
The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.
Why it matters
High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.
Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$0Above 61% of peersNC avg$45,050Fines · denials0 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?
Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.
Why it matters
Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.
Inspection history
Last three inspection cycles31citations
3inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Feb 6, 2025most recent
Citations by monthAug 2022 – Feb 2025
- No actual harm (D–F)
- Actual harm (G–I)
- Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
- $Fine or payment denial
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Feb 6, 2025Cycle 1worst D · no actual harm
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2025
- F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2025
- F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2025
- F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected May 1, 2024
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2025
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2025
- F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2025
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningB · patternCorrected Mar 6, 2025
Nov 16, 2023Cycle 2worst E · no actual harm
- F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Dec 22, 2023
- F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2023
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningB · patternCorrected Dec 22, 2023
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2023
- F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2023
- F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Dec 22, 2023
- F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2023
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2023
- F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2023
Aug 25, 2022Cycle 3worst E · no actual harm
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2022
- F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2022
- F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2022
- F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Oct 13, 2022
- F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Oct 13, 2022
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 8, 2022
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2022
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2022
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 26, 2022
- F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2022
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2022
- F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesC · widespreadCorrected Sep 26, 2022
- F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Oct 13, 2022
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2022
Staffing
From quarterly payroll reportsHours per resident per day
- All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.48hrs
- Registered nursesRN hours only0.69hrs
- Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.53hrs
- Nurse aidesCNA hours2.27hrs
- Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays2.97hrs
- North Carolina average
- Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)
Turnover & capacity
- Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better63%Above only 20% of peersNC avg 50%
- RN turnoverRegistered nurses only36%Not ranked by CMS
- Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
- Occupancy82 certified beds · ~75 residents a day92%Above 74% of peersNC avg 83%
Fines & penalties
Roughly the past three yearsEnforcement summary
- $0In fines
- 0Fines
- 0Payment denials
- $45,050NC avg in fines
Above 61% of peersFewer fines than 61% of rated homes in North Carolina
Actions on record
No fines or payment denialsNothing on record in the current reporting window. North Carolina facilities average 1.6 penalties.
Ownership
As filed with CMSStructure
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Principle Long Term Care44 facilities in the chain3.0★ chain average
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Location type
- Urban
- Ownership change
- None in the last 12 months
People and entities on file
Direct owners (5%+)
- Principle It Services, INC.
- Principle Long Term Care, INC.
Indirect owners (5%+)
- Raymond Hill
- Robert Hill
- Stephen Hill
Operational or managerial control
- Principle Long Term Care, INC.
- Sarah Eason
Corporate officers
- Gale Boice
- Dianne Johnson
Person Organization
Sources & notes
Public data, updated quarterlyData sources
- CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
- CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
- CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.
Notes
- CMS Certification Number 345490 · 128 Snow Hill Road, Ayden, NC, 28513.
- Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in North Carolina and Pitt County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
- This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.
