Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
3003 Kensington Park Drive, New Bern, NC 28560
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Compares
Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in New Bern, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (29.3%) is above the North Carolina average of 14.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in New Bern, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.3% — worse than the North Carolina average of 14.1% (108% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (31% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.8% (31% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.7% — worse than the North Carolina average of 23.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 420 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in New Bern.
What keeps Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 29.3% here versus 14.1% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's rating advantage in New Bern?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around New Bern
New Bern sits in Craven County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 19,706 (19.3%)
- Median age
- 37.6 years
- Median household income
- $53,894
- Median home value
- $161,200
Demographics for Craven County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near New Bern.
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