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River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Grade F 55/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
1/5
Health Insp.
1/5
Quality
2/5
Staffing
1/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

140

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$34,646

Last Survey

N/A

250 Lovers Lane, Washington, NC 27889
2529751636

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Staffing

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Ownership

PRINCIPLE IT SERVICES, INC.

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2011

50%

PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE, INC.

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2011

50%

HILL, RAYMOND

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2011

18%

HILL, ROBERT

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2011

21%

HILL, STEPHEN

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2011

20%

PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE, INC.

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2011

BARKER, JOETTA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2025

JOHNSON, DIANNE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2011

BOICE, GALE

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Mar 2018

Penalties & Fines (2)

$34,646total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Jul 18, 2025Fine$19,000
Jun 21, 2024Fine$15,646

Health Inspection Deficiencies (31)

August 22, 2025Health11 deficiencies2 severe
0554DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 26, 2025
0578DMinimal 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 Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 26, 2025
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

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 Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 26, 2025
0657DMinimal 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 Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 26, 2025
0726JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 26, 2025
0755EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 19, 2024
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 26, 2025
0880JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 26, 2025
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 26, 2025
0602EMinimal harm, Pattern

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 19, 2024
0773DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 26, 2025
July 18, 2025Health1 deficiency1 severe
0689JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

July 26, 2024Health4 deficiencies
0657EMinimal harm, Pattern

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 Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 12, 2024
0690DMinimal 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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 12, 2024
0761DMinimal 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 Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 12, 2024
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 12, 2024
June 21, 2024Health1 deficiency1 severe
0684JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 24, 2024
August 4, 2023Health1 deficiency
0660DMinimal harm, Isolated

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
April 27, 2023Health13 deficiencies
0554DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2023
0582DMinimal harm, Isolated

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2023
0607DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2023
0645DMinimal harm, Isolated

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2023
0655DMinimal harm, Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2023
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

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 Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2023
0688DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2023
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2023
0867DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2023
0883DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2023
0888CNo harm, Widespread

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2023
0561DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2023
0677EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington, North Carolina has a CareGrader grade of F (Poor), with a composite score of 55.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 1/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?

River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 31 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?

Yes. River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has $34,646 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.

How many beds does River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?

River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 140 certified beds with approximately 118 current residents (84% occupancy). The facility is located at 250 Lovers Lane, Washington, North Carolina 27889. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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