Margate Health and Rehabilitation, LLC in Jefferson, NC has a 3-star overall rating, with low 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings but a 5-star quality measures rating. It has a recent federal penalty, $21,072 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.52 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: February 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $21,072recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5182.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.61
Licensed practical nurses
0.81
Nurse aides
2.09
Weekend nursing
2.83
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 55%
Registered nurse turnover: 63%
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
20.3%14.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.4%2.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1%3.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%1.1%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.9%8.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.9%3.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18.1%5.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
28.9%24.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.7%0.8%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.9%17%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%29.1%Worsening
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
—77.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.7%85.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.1%86.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 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 ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: J
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints unless they were needed for medical treatment. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 604 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,401 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,400 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $4,271 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $28,973 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Nov 20, 2024
13 days
Federal fine
Nov 20, 2024
$8,401
Federal fine
Nov 20, 2024
$8,400
Federal fine
Nov 20, 2024
$4,271
Federal fine
Oct 25, 2023
$7,901
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Occupancy
115 residents on an average day (55% of 210 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 37 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.