PruittHealth-Crystal Coast (Beaufort, NC) has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with staffing rated 4 stars but quality measures at 2 stars. It has a recent federal penalty, $25,495 in fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.23 hours per resident day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Last inspection: June 23, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $25,495recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2301.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.00
Licensed practical nurses
0.61
Nurse aides
1.62
Weekend nursing
2.70
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 41%
Registered nurse turnover: 28%
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
18.4%19.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6%3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.3%7.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%1.5%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
11.3%8.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.5%22.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
23.9%17.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
33.9%36.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.7%2.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.7%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
14.6%12.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.1%0%Improving
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
100%97%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.6%96.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide appropriate treatment and support for a resident with mental health, adjustment, or trauma-related needs. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 742 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: J
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: D
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 1 health deficiency.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $29,223 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Federal fine
Jun 23, 2026
$25,495
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Oct 11, 2023
22 days
Federal fine
Oct 11, 2023
$3,728
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of PRUITTHEALTH · 96 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
92.6 residents on an average day (89% of 104 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 48 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.