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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

PruittHealth-Carolina Point

5935 Mount Sinai Road, Durham, NC 27705 · All homes in Durham

PruittHealth-Carolina Point, a 138-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Durham, NC, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.92
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
27
Inspection findings · 3 serious
$53K
Federal penalties (2)

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
345551
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
138
Residents
104
In Hospital
No
County
Durham
Last Inspection
Oct 17, 2024
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

How the 3.92 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.65 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.09
CNA Hours
2.18
Total Nursing Hours
3.92 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.10
Nursing Turnover
73.8%
RN Turnover
94.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About PruittHealth-Carolina Point

PruittHealth-Carolina Point operates 138 certified beds in Durham, NC with approximately 104 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (1★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 27 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 3 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 2 penalties totaling $53K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.92 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.65 per resident day, the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, PruittHealth-Carolina Point falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 73.8%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (27 most recent)

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 24, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 20, 2025

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Mar 13, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 9, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 7, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0805

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 7, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 7, 2024

B - Pattern - No harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0569

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 18, 2024 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 2, 2024

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Apr 18, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 2, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2023 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 8, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2023 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 8, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2023 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 8, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2023 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 8, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 8, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2022 Tag: 0947

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2022 Tag: 0888

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2022 Tag: 0886

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2022 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2022 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 21, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2022 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 21, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2022 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2022 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Jul 13, 2022 Tag: 0660

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2022 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2022 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2022 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 21.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 35.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 6.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 16.1% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 4.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 3.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 71.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 13.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 85.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 17.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 68.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 72.5% No

Penalty History 2 penalties totaling $53K

Date Type Amount
Mar 13, 2025 Fine $17K
Apr 18, 2024 Fine $36K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for PruittHealth-Carolina Point?
PruittHealth-Carolina Point has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (1★).
What are the staffing levels at PruittHealth-Carolina Point?
PruittHealth-Carolina Point reports 3.92 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.65 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 73.8%.
How many beds does PruittHealth-Carolina Point have?
PruittHealth-Carolina Point has 138 certified beds with approximately 104 residents. The facility is located at 5935 Mount Sinai Road, Durham, NC 27705.
Does PruittHealth-Carolina Point have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, PruittHealth-Carolina Point has 27 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 3 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has PruittHealth-Carolina Point received any fines or penalties?
Yes, PruittHealth-Carolina Point has received 2 penalties totaling $53K.
Who owns PruittHealth-Carolina Point?
PruittHealth-Carolina Point is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was PruittHealth-Carolina Point last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for PruittHealth-Carolina Point was on Oct 17, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for PruittHealth-Carolina Point?
PruittHealth-Carolina Point is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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