Penn Nursing Center
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Penn Nursing Center in Reidsville, North Carolina, has earned a Trust Grade of A+, indicating it is an elite facility, among the best in the state. It ranks #52 out of 417 nursing homes in North Carolina, placing it in the top half overall, and is #1 out of 5 in Rockingham County, meaning it is the best option in the area. The facility is improving, with issues dropping from 2 in 2022 to just 1 in 2025. Staffing is rated 4 out of 5 stars, with a low turnover rate of 18%, significantly better than the state average, which suggests that staff are stable and familiar with the residents. While it has no fines, there have been concerns noted, such as failing to schedule a Registered Nurse for at least eight consecutive hours on several days, and issues with care plan updates for residents, which could potentially impact care quality.
- Trust Score
- A+
- In North Carolina
- #52/417
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 18% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 30 points below North Carolina's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most North Carolina facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 35 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for North Carolina. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ✓ Good
- Only 3 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Low Staff Turnover (18%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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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 is low (18%)
30 points below North Carolina average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
No Significant Concerns Identified
This facility shows no red flags. Among North Carolina's 100 nursing homes, only 1% achieve this.
The Ugly 3 deficiencies on record
Jan 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0727
(Tag F0727)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on the record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to schedule a Registered Nurse (RN) for at least 8 consecutive hours a day for 4 of 60 days (12/7/24, 12/24/24, 1/3/25, and 1/28/25...
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Aug 2022
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review and staff interview the facility failed to revise a care plan intervention for 1 of 2 sample...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation, resident, and staff interviews the facility failed to anchor an indwelling urinary catheter...
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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
- • Grade A+ (95/100). 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 3 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Penn Nursing Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Penn Nursing 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 Penn Nursing Center Staffed?
CMS rates Penn Nursing Center's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 18%, compared to the North Carolina average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Penn Nursing Center?
State health inspectors documented 3 deficiencies at Penn Nursing Center during 2022 to 2025. These included: 3 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Penn Nursing Center?
Penn Nursing Center is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 82 certified beds and approximately 69 residents (about 84% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in Reidsville, North Carolina.
How Does Penn Nursing Center Compare to Other North Carolina Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in North Carolina, Penn Nursing Center's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.8, staff turnover (18%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Penn Nursing 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 Penn Nursing Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Penn Nursing 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 Penn Nursing Center Stick Around?
Staff at Penn Nursing Center tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 18%, the facility is 28 percentage points below the North Carolina average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly.
Was Penn Nursing Center Ever Fined?
Penn Nursing 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 Penn Nursing Center on Any Federal Watch List?
Penn Nursing 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.