North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville
1795 Kernersville Medical Parkway, Kernersville, NC 27284
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville Compares
North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville is a 120-bed government-owned nursing facility in Kernersville, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (30.7%) is above the North Carolina average of 14.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 48% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Kernersville, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.7% — worse than the North Carolina average of 14.0% (119% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (59% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.2% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.5% (60% 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 North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville with other nursing homes in Kernersville.
What keeps North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.7% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 48% occupancy across 120 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 North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville's rating advantage in Kernersville?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Kernersville
Kernersville sits in Forsyth County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.9% 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 consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 60,329 (15.9%)
- Median age
- 38.4 years
- Median household income
- $53,583
- Median home value
- $163,800
Demographics for Forsyth County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kernersville.
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