PruittHealth-Crystal Coast
2416 US Highway 70 East, Beaufort, NC 28516
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How PruittHealth-Crystal Coast Compares
PruittHealth-Crystal Coast is a 104-bed for-profit nursing facility in Beaufort, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (33.6%) is above the North Carolina average of 22.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 104 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.6% — worse than the North Carolina average of 14.0% (40% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.5% — about the same as the North Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.6% — worse than the North Carolina average of 22.8% (47% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 419 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PruittHealth-Crystal Coast
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PruittHealth-Crystal Coast with other nursing homes in Beaufort.
How is PruittHealth-Crystal Coast addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is PruittHealth-Crystal Coast doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.6% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is PruittHealth-Crystal Coast doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% 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 PruittHealth-Crystal Coast?
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 PruittHealth-Crystal Coast?
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 Beaufort
Beaufort sits in Carteret County, where adults 65 and older make up about 25.0% 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+
- 17,306 (25.0%)
- Median age
- 49.2 years
- Median household income
- $57,871
- Median home value
- $226,700
Demographics for Carteret County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Beaufort.
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