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Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center

3 of 5 overall from CMS

604 Stokes Street East, Ahoskie, NC 27910

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At a glance

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Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 151-bed nursing home in Ahoskie, North Carolina (Hertford County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.97 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the North Carolina average of 3.85. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
151
Residents per day (average)
120.2
Certified since
1991 (35 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of August Healthcare (6 homes)

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS counts 9 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Dec 18, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the North Carolina average is 4.7. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  2. Nursing staff turnover is 49.5%, above the North Carolina average of 49.0%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  3. Registered nurse time is 0.37 hours per resident per day; the North Carolina average is 0.62. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the North Carolina average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 13 hours. The vertical line marks the North Carolina average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the North Carolina and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeNorth CarolinaU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.1% 15.6% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.6% 7.2% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.5% 0.7% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5% 2.3% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 13.6% 5.9% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.0% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.4% 3.5% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.7% 92.0% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 13.2% 18.3% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 14.2% 21.3% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.8% 94.1% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 7.6% 5.5% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 24.0% 20.7% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 26.2% 14.0% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.49 1.78 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.52 1.80 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeNorth CarolinaU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 38.0% 80.6% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.1% 1.4% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 50.0% 78.1% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 24.1% 22.9% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 5.8% 12.9% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 23 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 3 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Dec 18, 202592
Sep 26, 2024102
Aug 10, 202340

North Carolina homes averaged 4.7 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (23)

  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 14, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 14, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 14, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 14, 2026)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

    Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 14, 2026)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 14, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 14, 2026)

  3. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Nursing and Physician Services · No revisit needed (Jan 14, 2026)

  4. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No revisit needed (Jan 14, 2026)

  5. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2024)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2024)

  7. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2024)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2024)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2024)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2024)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2024)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2024)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2024)

  14. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Oct 24, 2024)

  15. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)

  16. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)

  17. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)

  18. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 28, 2023)

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

North Carolina homes averaged 1.2 fines and $36,617 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within North Carolina

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center?

Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 2.

How many beds does Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center have?

Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center has 151 certified beds. It averages 120.2 residents per day, about 79.6% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center?

The home reports 3.97 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.37 hours from registered nurses. The North Carolina average is 3.85 hours and 0.62 hours from registered nurses.

Has Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 345359. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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