NC State Veterans Home-Kinston
2150 Hull Road, Kinston, NC 28504
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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How NC State Veterans Home-Kinston Compares
NC State Veterans Home-Kinston is a 100-bed government-owned nursing facility in Kinston, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.9%) is below the North Carolina average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Kinston, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.1% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.1% (42% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.9% — better than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (45% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.7% — worse than the North Carolina average of 23.0%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 418 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
The Senior Community Around Kinston
Kinston sits in Lenoir County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.7% 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+
- 11,109 (19.7%)
- Median age
- 42.3 years
- Median household income
- $39,923
- Median home value
- $94,000
Demographics for Lenoir County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kinston.
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