North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
The North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kernersville has a Trust Grade of C, which means it is average compared to other facilities. It does not rank in the state or county, indicating there are no local or state comparisons available. As this is the first inspection on record, the facility is currently stable, with no reported issues found. Staffing is a strong point, with a remarkable 0% turnover rate, suggesting that staff members are likely to remain in their positions and build relationships with residents. Additionally, the home has no fines on record, which is a good sign of compliance with regulations and standards. Overall, while there are no specific incidents to report, the facility shows promise in terms of staffing and compliance, but families should keep in mind the lack of comparative rankings.
- Trust Score
- C
- In North Carolina
- #112/223
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Too New
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- Turnover data not reported for this facility.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most North Carolina facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- RN staffing data not reported for this facility.
- Violations ✓ Good
- No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
No Significant Concerns Identified
This facility shows no red flags. Among North Carolina's 100 nursing homes, only 0% achieve this.
The Ugly 0 deficiencies on record
Clean Inspection Record
This facility has zero deficiencies on record - the average nursing home has 7. Only 1% of facilities nationally achieve a completely clean inspection record.
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
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most North Carolina facilities.
- • No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
- • Grade C (50/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville's CMS Rating?
North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville does not currently have a CMS star rating on record.
How is North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville Staffed?
Detailed staffing data for North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville is not available in the current CMS dataset.
What Have Inspectors Found at North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville?
Based on CMS data, North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville has no deficiency citations on record during the current review period. This is relatively uncommon - most facilities receive at least some citations during routine inspections.
Who Owns and Operates North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville?
North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville is owned by a government entity. Government-operated facilities are typically run by state, county, or municipal agencies. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 120 certified beds and approximately 0 residents (about 0% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in Kernersville, North Carolina.
How Does North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville Compare to Other North Carolina Nursing Homes?
Comparison data for North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville relative to other North Carolina facilities is limited in the current dataset.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "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?"
Is North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville 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 0-star overall rating and ranks #100 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 North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville Stick Around?
North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville has not reported staff turnover data to CMS. Staff turnover matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' individual needs, medications, and preferences. When staff frequently change, this institutional knowledge is lost. Families should ask the facility directly about their staff retention rates and average employee tenure.
Was North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville Ever Fined?
North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville on Any Federal Watch List?
North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville 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.