Guilford County, North Carolina · Nursing home
Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community
4 of 5 overall from CMS
700 South Holden Road, Greensboro, NC 27407
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.70 hours Above the state average of 3.85
- Nursing staff who left in a year 57.9% Above the state average of 49.0%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 6 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $25,490 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 85.7% of 60 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community is a 60-bed nursing home in Greensboro, North Carolina (Guilford County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.70 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the North Carolina average of 3.85. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $25,490 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day (average)
- 51.4
- Certified since
- 2000 (26 yrs)
Non profit - Other Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Life Care Services (43 homes)Continuing care retirement community
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 Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $25,490 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 57.9%, above the North Carolina average of 49.0%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.87 hours per resident on weekends against 4.70 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 4 of 5 North Carolina average 2.9
- Health inspections 4 of 5 North Carolina average 2.9
- Staffing 4 of 5 North Carolina average 2.7
- Quality measures 4 of 5 North Carolina average 3.3
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.
- All nursing staff 4.70 h North Carolina average 3.85
- Nurse aides 2.82 h North Carolina average 2.34
- Licensed practical nurses 1.05 h North Carolina average 0.89
- Registered nurses 0.82 h North Carolina average 0.62
- All staff, weekends 3.87 h North Carolina average 3.42
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.
- Nursing staff turnover57.9%
- North Carolina average49.0%
- Registered nurse turnover62.5%
- North Carolina average45.6%
- Administrators who left0
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
| Measure | This home | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 28.0% | 15.6% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.5% | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.2% | 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 | 5.0% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 76.0% | 92.0% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 35.8% | 18.3% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 26.5% | 21.3% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 76.9% | 94.1% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.3% | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.5% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.5% | 14.0% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 1.78 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 1.80 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 49.6% | 80.6% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 28.3% | 78.1% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.2% | 22.9% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 4.5% | 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 6 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 4 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Apr 17, 2025: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 6 | 8 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 0 | 6 |
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 (6)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)
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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 (May 7, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Past Non-Compliance (Oct 29, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 (May 7, 2025)
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
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | Fine | $25,490 |
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
- Size373 of 419 by certified beds
- North Carolina average residents per day86.9
- ChainLife Care Services
- Chain average overall rating4.0 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Greensboro11
- Homes in Guilford County20
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community?
Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community have?
Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community has 60 certified beds. It averages 51.4 residents per day, about 85.7% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community?
The home reports 4.70 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.82 hours from registered nurses. The North Carolina average is 3.85 hours and 0.62 hours from registered nurses.
Has Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $25,490 in the past three years.
Does Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 1 of 5 Piedmont Hills Center for Nursing and Rehab 126beds 96.9%in use 3.24nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Camden Health and Rehabilitation 135beds 92.1%in use 3.64nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Friends Homes at Guilford 69beds 95.1%in use 5.07nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Guilford County
Who to call in North Carolina
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in North Carolina.
- Long-term care ombudsman North Carolina Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 919-855-3400 (Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Raleigh. Regional ombudsmen (16 offices in Area Agencies on Aging) are listed by county in a document linked from the program page.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Complaint Intake Unit (Complaint Hotline) 1-800-624-3004 (Within N.C.; or 919-855-4500. Hours: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. weekdays, except holidays. Also by fax (919-715-7724), mail (Complaint Intake Unit, 2711 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2711) or email; a printable complaint form is on the page.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
North Carolina staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 345506. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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