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Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Cent

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

4010 Bridges Street Extension, Morehead City, NC 28557|92 beds|Licensed & Active

5/5

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Inspection

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Staffing

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What this means for your family

Choosing Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Cent means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.65hrs

87%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.87hrs

94%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

36%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

42%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

3/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility39.2%

Worse than Avg

Here

39.2%

15.3%

20.2%

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility32.4%

Worse than Avg

Here

32.4%

14.4%

16.4%

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility99.6%

Better than Avg

Here

99.6%

93.4%

91.7%

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility6.2%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

6.2%

12.1%

5.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility25.4%

Worse than Avg

Here

25.4%

19.5%

21.5%

⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better

This Facility9.2%

Worse than Avg

Here

9.2%

5.3%

7.2%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility99.4%

Better than Avg

Here

99.4%

81.8%

80.1%

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility93.8%

Better than Avg

Here

93.8%

79.8%

78.1%

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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.1%

Better than Avg

Here

1.1%

1.6%

1.5%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies

Well below state avg (5.6)

1 complaint-triggered

Crystal Bluffs shows a mixed safety record with 6 deficiencies across building safety systems, electrical equipment, and nursing staff transparency. One complaint was filed by families regarding nurse staffing disclosure requirements. Most recent issues from September 2024 involved fire safety systems and electrical wiring, all reportedly corrected by the facility, though the pattern of building infrastructure problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that families should inquire about during visits.

Jan 7, 2026Complaint1 finding

0732Minimal · Widespread

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Sep 18, 2024Routine4 findings

0911Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0352Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Apr 21, 2022Routine1 finding

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Cent

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Century Care Management

Chain Size

7 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.1/5 · Rank 1 of 7 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Noah K Duncan Fam Tr

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Salter, JenniferW-2 Managing EmployeeBoyette, BarbaraOfficer / DirectorGilliam, RobertOfficer / DirectorSchmidlin, JamesOfficer / DirectorCentury Care Management, INC.Manager

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

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(252) 726-0031

carterethealth.org

4010 Bridges Street Extension

Morehead City, NC 28557

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