Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1245 Park Avenue, Henderson, NC 27536
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Compares
Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 92-bed for-profit nursing facility in Henderson, 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 falls resulting in major injury (0.5%) is below the North Carolina average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 92 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Henderson, the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.7% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.1% (31% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.5% — better than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (87% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.1% — worse than the North Carolina average of 5.8% (39% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.8% — better than the North Carolina average of 23.0% (31% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 420 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in Henderson.
What keeps Kerr Lake 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 Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.7% here versus 14.1% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.5% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's rating advantage in Henderson?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Kerr Lake 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 Henderson
Henderson sits in Vance County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 8,140 (18.2%)
- Median age
- 40.6 years
- Median household income
- $41,827
- Median home value
- $103,700
Demographics for Vance County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Henderson.
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