Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1341 Paradise Road, Edenton, NC 27932
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Compares
Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 130-bed for-profit nursing facility in Edenton, 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 high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (11.4%) is above the North Carolina average of 5.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 130 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 44% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.7% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (75% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 11.4% — worse than the North Carolina average of 5.5% (107% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.5% — better than the North Carolina average of 22.8% (41% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 419 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in Edenton.
What keeps Chowan River Nursing and 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 practices help Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.7% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.9% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 44% occupancy across 130 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Edenton
Edenton sits in Chowan County, where adults 65 and older make up about 24.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,478 (24.9%)
- Median age
- 46.2 years
- Median household income
- $44,050
- Median home value
- $139,500
Demographics for Chowan County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Edenton.
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