River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
250 Lovers Lane, Washington, NC 27889 · CCN 345215
Ratings
- Overall
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 140
- Avg residents/day
- 118.6
- Phone
- 2529751636
Inspection history vs North Carolina & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | North Carolina avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-08-22 | 12 | 5.6 | 9.5 | +6.4 worse |
| 2 | 2024-07-26 | 5 | 7.2 | 9.8 | -2.2 better |
| 3 | 2023-04-27 | 14 | 7.4 | 9.3 | +6.6 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | — | 62.6% |
| RN staffing (reported) | — | 53.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | — | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $32,991
- Number of fines
- 2
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE
- Facilities in chain
- 44
- Chain avg overall
- 3.10 / 5
Inspection citations (31)4 immediate jeopardy
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-08-22 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-08-22 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2025-08-22 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2025-08-22 · Health · corrected 2024-12-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-08-22 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-08-22 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2025-08-22 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26
Immediate jeopardy
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-08-22 · Health · corrected 2024-12-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.2025-08-22 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-08-22 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-08-22 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26
Immediate jeopardy
- JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-07-18 · Health
Immediate jeopardy
- EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-06-21 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2023-08-04 · Health · corrected 2023-08-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-192023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-25
Potential for minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | 2011-01-01 |
| PRINCIPLE IT SERVICES, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | 2011-01-01 |
| HILL, ROBERT | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 21% | 2011-01-01 |
| HILL, STEPHEN | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 20% | 2011-01-01 |
| HILL, RAYMOND | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 18% | 2011-01-01 |
| PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2011-01-01 |
| BARKER, JOETTA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-04-15 |
| JOHNSON, DIANNE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2011-01-01 |
| BOICE, GALE | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-03-05 |
Other facilities in Washington
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center | ★★☆☆☆ | 128 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.