The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
Ayden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Ayden, NC · Medicare-certified · 82 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
Ayden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has an overall 3-star rating, with a 2-star staffing rating and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.24 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also had $25,495 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty; health inspection and quality measures were each 3 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2378 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 6, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $25,495recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2378.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.58
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.60
- Nurse aides
- 2.06
- Weekend nursing
- 2.77
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 62%
Registered nurse turnover: 22%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
2.1%3.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.3%1.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
11.7%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.1%22.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—26.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.8%12.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.7%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
6%13.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—80.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
55.4%60.3%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—81.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
82.2%56.8%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to let the resident help develop and carry out their own care plan. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 553 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited August 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited August 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited August 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: E
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $25,495 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $25,495 in total fines.
- $25,495
Federal fine
Apr 2, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE · 44 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 75.4 residents on an average day (92% of 82 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 27 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.