Nursing home · Beaufort, NC
PruittHealth-Crystal Coast
2416 US Highway 70 East, Beaufort, NC 28516 · (252) 225-0112
PruittHealth-Crystal Coast is a 104-bed for-profit nursing home in Beaufort, North Carolina (Carteret County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1978. On average it cares for 94 residents a day (about 90% of its certified beds). It is part of Pruitthealth, a group of 97 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars; the average in North Carolina is 3.0.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | North Carolina avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 2.96 | 3.87 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.88 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.41 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35% | 49% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 29% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | January 22, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 2 below the state average of 5 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 2 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $25,495 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Pruitthealth - Crystal Coast, LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of PruittHealth-Crystal Coast?
CMS rates PruittHealth-Crystal Coast 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does PruittHealth-Crystal Coast have?
104 certified beds, with an average of 94 residents a day.
Does PruittHealth-Crystal Coast accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for PruittHealth-Crystal Coast?
(252) 225-0112. Address: 2416 US Highway 70 East, Beaufort, NC 28516.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).