Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

3003 Kensington Park Drive, New Bern, NC 28560 (252) 638-1818
For profit - Corporation 60 Beds CENTURY CARE MANAGEMENT Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
90/100
#8 of 417 in NC
Last Inspection: August 2024

Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.

Overview

Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has received an impressive Trust Grade of A, which means it is highly recommended and stands out for quality care. It ranks #8 out of 417 facilities in North Carolina, placing it in the top half overall, and is ranked #1 out of 5 facilities in Craven County, indicating it is the best local option. The facility is improving, having reduced its issues from 2 in 2022 to none in 2024. Staffing is rated as average with a 3/5 star rating and a turnover rate of 36%, which is better than the state average of 49%. However, it is concerning that there is less RN coverage than 94% of North Carolina facilities, meaning residents may not have enough registered nurse oversight. Some specific incidents include a staff member standing while feeding a resident, which did not provide a dignified experience, and the failure to ensure a physician visit every 60 days for a resident with serious health issues, which could affect their ongoing care. Overall, while the facility shows strong performance in certain areas, families should consider both the strengths and weaknesses when making a decision.

Trust Score
A
90/100
In North Carolina
#8/417
Top 1%
Safety Record
Low Risk
No red flags
Inspections
Getting Better
2 → 0 violations
Staff Stability
○ Average
36% turnover. Near North Carolina's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
Penalties
✓ Good
No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most North Carolina facilities.
Skilled Nurses
⚠ Watch
Each resident gets only 20 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for North Carolina. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
Violations
✓ Good
Only 2 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
★★★★★
5.0
Overall Rating
★★★☆☆
3.0
Staff Levels
★★★☆☆
3.0
Care Quality
★★★★★
5.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2022: 2 issues
2024: 0 issues

The Good

  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record
  • Staff turnover below average (36%)

    12 points below North Carolina average of 48%

Facility shows strength in fire safety.

The Bad

Staff Turnover: 36%

Near North Carolina avg (46%)

Typical for the industry

Chain: CENTURY CARE MANAGEMENT

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

The Ugly 2 deficiencies on record

Mar 2022 2 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Resident Rights (Tag F0550)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record reviews, and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide a dignified dining experience by sta...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record reviews, and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide a dignified dining experience by standing over a resident while providing feeding assistance for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for dignity (Resident #28). Findings included: Resident #28 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. A review of Resident #28's quarterly Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] indicated she had severe cognitive impairment and required extensive assistance for most activities of daily living. On 3/06/22 at 12:34 PM an observation was made of Nurse Aide (NA) #1 standing at Resident #28's bedside while feeding the resident her lunch. The resident's head of bed was in an upright position and the NA stood above the resident's eye level during the dining experience. There was no chair in the room available for the NA to use. An interview on 3/06/22 at 2:56 PM with NA #1 revealed she stated she did not sit down to feed the residents because it was hard to reach them. She stated she was trained to sit down and feed the residents but had not done so. An interview on 3/08/22 at 3:15 PM with the Director of Nursing revealed she was unaware that NA #1 had provided feeding assistance to Resident #28 standing up. She stated she should have sat down and did not know why she had not done so. An interview on 3/08/22 at 1:48 PM with the Administrator revealed she expected the staff to sit down when providing feeding assistance to the residents and she did not know why NA #1 had not done so.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0712 (Tag F0712)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews, staff and physician interviews, the facility failed to ensure Physician visits were performed every six...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews, staff and physician interviews, the facility failed to ensure Physician visits were performed every sixty days as required for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for physician services (Resident #16). Findings included: Resident #16 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and dementia. A review of Resident #16's quarterly Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] indicated she had severe cognitive impairment and required limited assistance for most activities of daily living. Review of progress notes revealed that notes were written, signed, and dated by the NP for several consecutive visits with the most recent one dated 12/31/21. No documentation was found to indicate that the attending physician had visited and examined the resident since 9/22/21. An interview on 3/07/22 at 2:17 PM with the Medical Records Clerk revealed she was responsible for providing the physician with a list of residents who needed to be seen for routine visits. She stated she had not put Resident #16 on the physician's list for her to be seen. She stated she had just overlooked Resident #16 on her list and she should have been seen by the physician in January 2022. An interview on 3/09/22 at 9:45 AM with the physician revealed he saw the facility residents for routine visits based on a list provided by the Medical Records Clerk. An interview on 3/08/22 at 1:47 PM with the Administrator revealed she expected the facility to follow the regulation for physician visits.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

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

Strengths
  • • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in North Carolina.
  • • 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.
  • • Only 2 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
Concerns
  • • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
Bottom line: Generally positive indicators. Standard due diligence and a personal visit recommended.

About This Facility

What is Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much 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 Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Staffed?

CMS rates Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 36%, compared to the North Carolina average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care. RN turnover specifically is 57%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.

What Have Inspectors Found at Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

State health inspectors documented 2 deficiencies at Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center during 2022. These included: 2 with potential for harm.

Who Owns and Operates Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 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 CENTURY CARE MANAGEMENT, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 60 certified beds and approximately 56 residents (about 93% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in New Bern, North Carolina.

How Does Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Compare to Other North Carolina Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in North Carolina, Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.8, staff turnover (36%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

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 Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 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 5-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 Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Stick Around?

Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a staff turnover rate of 36%, 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 Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Ever Fined?

Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 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 Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Any Federal Watch List?

Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 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.