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Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise highly effective physical and occupational therapy. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 26 Google reviews
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Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a strong overall Medicare rating. Public reviewers frequently mention: highly effective physical and occupational therapy and warm, attentive nursing staff. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the facility for its exceptional rehab services and attentive nursing staff. However, there are serious, recurring allegations regarding staff rudeness, neglect, and poor responsiveness to residents' basic needs, particularly regarding call bells or assistance requests. Prospective families should weigh the positive experiences of rehab patients against the concerning reports of inconsistent care standards.
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Key Review Excerpts
“My father had a difficult diagnosis and the staff went above and beyond (especially Nurse Shanita) every day for him.”
“The entire admin and nursing staff did a remarkable job providing the time, customized care and attention specific to our unique needs. As an out of town caregiver for my loved one, At no point did I ever feel isolated or removed from the da”
“Care is wonderful w mama, but please take care of Mr George,he's constantly hollering for attention from someone,and has no family.i can hear him clear as day over the phone,he's crying for help to be fed..”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility has ongoing challenges with building safety systems and resident care quality. Most concerning are complaint-triggered issues where families reported problems with family notification and treatment quality. The facility shows recurring deficiencies across fire safety systems, care planning, and communication with families. While most past issues have been corrected, recent surveys in 2024-2025 continue to identify problems with dialysis care and resident notification requirements, suggesting persistent operational challenges.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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Chain avg rating: 3.1/5 · Rank 13 of 44
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