River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Washington, NC
CMS certification number345215
Contact & location
250 Lovers LaneWashington, NC 27889
Beaufort County
- Phone
- (252) 975-1636
- ZIP code
- 27889 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 140
- Residents per day
- 121.5 (87% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Tar River LTC Group, LLC
- Chain
- Principle Long Term Care (40 facilities, avg 3.0★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 1, 1981
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- —
- Registered nurses (RN)
- —
- Licensed practical nurses
- —
- Nurse aides
- —
- Weekend total
- —
- Nursing staff turnover
- 67.1 (state 49.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 66.7 (state 45.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 4 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 22, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 11.0 (state 4.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 31 health · 13 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-22 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-08-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-08-22 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-19 |
| 2025-08-22 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-19 |
| 2025-08-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-08-22 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-08-22 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-08-22 | Honor 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-08-22 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-08-22 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-08-22 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. F0773 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-07-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Past Non-Compliance |
| 2024-07-26 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-12 |
| 2024-07-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-12 |
| 2024-07-26 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-12 |
| 2024-07-26 | Ensure 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-12 |
| 2024-06-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2023-08-04 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-25 |
| 2023-04-27 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-25 |
| 2023-04-27 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-25 |
| 2023-04-27 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-25 |
| 2023-04-27 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-25 |
| 2023-04-27 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-25 |
| 2023-04-27 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-25 |
| 2023-04-27 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-25 |
| 2023-04-27 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-25 |
| 2023-04-27 | Provide 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-25 |
| 2023-04-27 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-25 |
| 2023-04-27 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-25 |
| 2023-04-27 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-25 |
| 2023-04-27 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 F0888 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-25 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $32,991 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-18 | Fine | $17,345 |
| 2024-06-21 | Fine | $15,646 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Barker, Joetta (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Boice, Gale (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hill, Raymond (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hill, Robert (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hill, Stephen (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Skahill, Steven (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Dianne (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Boice, Gale (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barker, Joetta (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Principle Long Term Care, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in North Carolina.
How many beds does River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
It has 140 certified beds and cares for about 122 residents per day.
Has River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $32,991 in the last three years.
Who owns River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of Principle Long Term Care and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
(252) 975-1636. The facility is located at 250 Lovers Lane, Washington, NC 27889.
Other nursing homes in Washington
-
Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Washington, NC · 128 beds
★★
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.