Safety Report: Pine Knoll Nursing Center
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
More citations in the most recent cycle (33) than in the cycle before (14).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 3 | March 2, 2026; September 5, 2025; September 26, 2024 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F641) | 3 | March 2, 2026; September 5, 2025; September 26, 2024 |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. (F740) | 2 | March 2, 2026; September 26, 2024 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 2 | March 2, 2026; September 26, 2024 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 2 | March 2, 2026; September 26, 2024 |
| 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. (F761) | 2 | March 2, 2026; September 26, 2024 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 2 | March 2, 2026; September 26, 2024 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 2 | March 2, 2026; September 26, 2024 |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F692) | 2 | March 2, 2026; September 26, 2024 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 2 | March 2, 2026; September 26, 2024 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 2 | March 2, 2026; September 26, 2024 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 2 | March 2, 2026; September 5, 2025 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 2 | March 2, 2026; September 26, 2024 |
| Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. (F638) | 2 | March 2, 2026; September 5, 2025 |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F584) | 2 | March 2, 2026; September 26, 2024 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 2 | September 5, 2025; September 26, 2024 |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. (F805) | 2 | September 5, 2025; September 26, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 2 | September 5, 2025; September 26, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 2 | September 5, 2025; September 26, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2026 | Fine | $213,005 |
| September 26, 2024 | Fine | $219,077 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
March 2, 2026 — 33 citations (includes serious)
September 5, 2025 — 14 citations
September 26, 2024 — 35 citations (includes serious)
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare