Peak Resources - Pinelake
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Peak Resources - Pinelake in Carthage, North Carolina has a Trust Grade of C+, indicating it is slightly above average, though not exceptional. It ranks #112 out of 417 facilities in North Carolina, placing it in the top half, and #2 out of 7 in Moore County, meaning it has just one local competitor that performs better. The facility is showing improvement, with reported issues decreasing from 5 in 2023 to 2 in 2024. Staffing is a concern, rated at only 2 out of 5 stars, with a turnover rate of 44%, which is slightly better than the state average but still indicates challenges in retaining staff. The facility has incurred $7,901 in fines, an average amount, which suggests some compliance issues. They provide more RN coverage than many facilities, ensuring better oversight of resident care. Specific incidents highlighted by inspectors include a serious fall resulting in a hip fracture for a resident during incontinence care, and failures to properly address repeated resident concerns during council meetings. While there are notable strengths, such as good RN coverage and an improving trend, families should weigh these against the staffing challenges and past incidents.
- Trust Score
- C+
- In North Carolina
- #112/417
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 44% turnover. Near North Carolina's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ○ Average
- $7,901 in fines. Higher than 71% of North Carolina facilities. Some compliance issues.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 23 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for North Carolina. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 17 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (44%)
4 points below North Carolina average of 48%
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Near North Carolina avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Below median ($33,413)
Minor penalties assessed
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 17 deficiencies on record
Aug 2024
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0637
(Tag F0637)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interviews and record review, the facility failed to identify the need for a significant change Minimum Data Set ...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to display accurate Posted Nurse Staffing Information for 4 out of 30 days reviewed.
The findings included:
A review of the Staff Sched...
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Nov 2023
5 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide care in a safe manner during incontine...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. Resident #17 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] indicated Re...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and staff interviews, the facility failed to code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment accurately in th...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to revise the care plan in the area of planned disposition for ...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
QAPI Program
(Tag F0867)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations, record review, resident and staff interviews the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee failed to maintain implemented effective procedures an...
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Sept 2022
10 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0554
(Tag F0554)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, staff and resident interviews and record review, the facility failed to assess and obtain Physician order...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide treatments as ordered by the physician fo...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observations, and staff interviews, the facility failed to obtain a Physician's order for a resident's u...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0565
(Tag F0565)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review, resident, and staff interviews, the facility failed to communicate the facility's efforts to address group concerns verbalized during Resident Council meetings and to resolve r...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure alternating pressure reducing mattresses were...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the vent filters and sprinkler pipe under the kitchen exhaust hood were free of grease buildup. The failure had the potential to...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
QAPI Program
(Tag F0867)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review, observation and Physician, resident and staff interviews, the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee failed to maintain implemented procedure...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the nurse staffing data that were posted daily were accurate for 7 of 30 days reviewed.
Findings included:
The daily nurse sta...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident #236 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included stage 3 pressure injury to the sacrum, deep tissue injury (...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. Resident #36 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included chronic kidney disease.
Resident #36's quarterly Minimum Dat...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • 44% turnover. Below North Carolina's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 17 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
About This Facility
What is Peak Resources - Pinelake's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Peak Resources - Pinelake an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within North Carolina, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Peak Resources - Pinelake Staffed?
CMS rates Peak Resources - Pinelake's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 44%, compared to the North Carolina average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care. RN turnover specifically is 60%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Peak Resources - Pinelake?
State health inspectors documented 17 deficiencies at Peak Resources - Pinelake during 2022 to 2024. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm, 8 with potential for harm, and 8 minor or isolated issues. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Peak Resources - Pinelake?
Peak Resources - Pinelake is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by PEAK RESOURCES, INC., a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 108 certified beds and approximately 88 residents (about 81% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in Carthage, North Carolina.
How Does Peak Resources - Pinelake Compare to Other North Carolina Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in North Carolina, Peak Resources - Pinelake's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 2.8, staff turnover (44%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Peak Resources - Pinelake?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Peak Resources - Pinelake Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Peak Resources - Pinelake has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in North Carolina. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Peak Resources - Pinelake Stick Around?
Peak Resources - Pinelake has a staff turnover rate of 44%, which is about average for North Carolina nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Peak Resources - Pinelake Ever Fined?
Peak Resources - Pinelake has been fined $7,901 across 1 penalty action. This is below the North Carolina average of $33,158. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is Peak Resources - Pinelake on Any Federal Watch List?
Peak Resources - Pinelake is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.