Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Henderson, NC has a 4 of 5 star overall rating, with 4-star health inspection and staffing scores and 3-star quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is slightly above the federal benchmark (4.20 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), but it has had $19,620 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: February 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $19,620recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2044.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.62
Licensed practical nurses
1.07
Nurse aides
2.52
Weekend nursing
3.80
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 21%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9.3%9.3%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.9%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.5%8.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%3.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
12.5%5.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.6%9.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16%11.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.5%5.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%3.1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
5%2.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.1%2%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.6%98.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
73.2%86%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to properly reduce or limit psychotropic medication use and try safer non-drug approaches when appropriate. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 758 — 42 CFR §483.45(e) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $19,620 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $19,620 in total fines.
Federal fine
May 1, 2024
$19,620
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE · 44 homes · 3.1 stars avg
Occupancy
68.8 residents on an average day (75% of 92 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 35 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.