NC State Veterans Home-Kinston

Nursing Home · Kinston, NC

CMS overall rating 2/5 Government - State

CMS certification number345560

Contact & location

2150 Hull Road
Kinston, NC 28504
Lenoir County
Phone
(252) 939-8000
ZIP code
28504 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
100
Residents per day
91.5 (92% occupied)
Ownership
Government - State
Legal name
NC Department of Military and Veteran Affairs NC Division of Vet
Chain
Pruitthealth (95 facilities, avg 2.9★)
Medicare certified since
August 8, 2013
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.9
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.7
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
5.04 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.89 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.71 (state 0.89 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.43 (state 2.34 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.21 (state 3.40 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
37.9 (state 49.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
48.1 (state 45.7 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
November 14, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
0.0 (state 4.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
10 health · 4 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-07-28 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Past Non-Compliance
2025-07-28 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Past Non-Compliance
2025-07-28 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
Past Non-Compliance
2025-07-28 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
2025-01-13 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2025-01-31
2025-01-13 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 2025-01-31
2024-08-22 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 2024-09-19
2024-08-22 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-19
2024-02-29 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-03-22
2024-02-29 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-22

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

5 penalties in the last three years, including $74,987 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-07-28Fine$8,673
2025-07-28Fine$8,672
2025-01-13Fine$8,492
2025-01-13Fine$8,492
2024-02-29Fine$40,658

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
NC Department of Military and Veteran Affairs NC Division of Vet (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Ard, Bonnie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Banks, Kathleen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sidana, Lalita (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stephens, Nicole (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Banks, Kathleen (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ard, Bonnie (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Banks, Kathleen (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
NC Department of Military and Veteran Affairs NC Division of Vet (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Stephens, Nicole (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of NC State Veterans Home-Kinston?

NC State Veterans Home-Kinston has a 2-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 NC State Veterans Home-Kinston have?

It has 100 certified beds and cares for about 92 residents per day.

Has NC State Veterans Home-Kinston been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 5 penalties totaling $74,987 in the last three years.

Who owns NC State Veterans Home-Kinston?

It is part of Pruitthealth and is classified as government - state. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of NC State Veterans Home-Kinston?

(252) 939-8000. The facility is located at 2150 Hull Road, Kinston, NC 28504.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.