Nursing homes in Kinston, NC
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Kinston, part of the Lenoir area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Families searching for long-term care in Kinston, North Carolina, can evaluate three nursing homes serving the Lenoir County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars, with no local centers currently achieving a 5-star designation. Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, operated by Principle Long Term Care, holds the highest rating in the city with three stars across the 28501 and 28504 ZIP codes.
Rating distribution
avg 2.3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Kinston
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Kinston
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 3★.
- 3 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Kinston
| Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Signature Healthcare of Kinston SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| NC State Veterans Home-Kinston NC DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERAN AFFAIRS NC DIVISION OF VET · Medium · Government | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.