Edgecombe Health Center by Harborview
Tarboro, North Carolina · CCN 345195
13 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2017.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 60
- Surveys
- 13
- Harm or worse
- 7
- Immediate jeopardy
- 5
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 159
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- HARBORVIEW HEALTH SYSTEMS
- County
- Edgecombe
- Medicare-certified since
- 1979
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 1
- Health inspection
- 1
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- 2
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 92 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in North Carolina.
Last survey on record
Jun 9, 2026
153 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.10 | 3.49 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.46 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 37.2% | 52.4% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $27,378 across 2 penalties
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J415.4% | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G13.8% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1869.2% | E27.7% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C13.8% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6413×
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- F5822×
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- F6842×
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F8672×
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
- F5501×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Edgecombe Health Center by Harborview, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF711Jun 9, 2026
Based on record review and interviews with staff, the Physician and Nurse Practitioner (NP), the facility failed to ensure that Nurse Practitioner visits were comprehensive and included a review of the Medication Administration Records (MARs). On [DATE], an emergency room (ED) physician prescribed Lasix (furosemide) 20 milligrams (mg), (diuretic/water pill) daily for 3 days and Prednisone 20 mg, 3 tablets daily for 5 days for dyspnea (shortness of breath), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease exacerbation (long term lung conditions that cause irreversible damage to the airway), and fluid overload (retention of water and sodium). On [DATE], a nurse entered the Prednisone order into the electronic record but did not activate a 5-day stop date. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF755Jun 9, 2026
Based on record review, and staff, Pharmacy Consultant, Pharmacy Quality Assurance Manager, and Physician interviews, the facility failed to have effective systems in place for accurate acquiring of medications and the pharmacy failed to have effective systems in place to prevent refilling a medication order 3 times after the stop date. On [DATE] Resident #162 was seen in the emergency department (ED) for shortness of breath, dyspnea, COPD exacerbation and fluid overload and returned to the facility just before midnight. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF756Jun 9, 2026
Based on record review, staff, Pharmacist and Physician interviews, the facility failed to ensure the Pharmacist provided monthly medication regimen reviews that included a comprehensive review of the resident's medical record, including the medication administration record to identify medication irregularities. The Pharmacist medication regimen review (MRR) dated [DATE] through [DATE] did not identify irregularities related to ongoing Prednisone (a corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation and suppress an overactive immune system, treating a wide range of conditions including allergies, autoimmune disorders, and respiratory diseases) 20 milligrams (mg) order (3 tablets by mouth with breakfast for 5 days starting [DATE]. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF760Jun 9, 2026
Based on record review, and staff, Physician, Pharmacy Quality Assurance Manager interviews, the facility failed to have effective systems in place to prevent a significant medication error. On [DATE] Resident #162 was seen in the emergency department (ED) for shortness of breath, dyspnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation and fluid overload and returned to the facility just before midnight. The ED Physician prescribed Prednisone 20 mg (milligrams) 3 tablets (total of 60 mg daily) at breakfast for 5 days. Prednisone is a corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation and suppress an overactive immune system, treating a wide range of conditions including respiratory diseases. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF689Dec 22, 2022
Based on record review and staff interviews the facility failed to assess Resident #29's ability to be safely seated in a regular wheelchair prior to transfer from the resident's reclining wheelchair. While receiving service from the Beautician, Resident #29 suddenly moved forward and fell hitting her head on the air conditioning unit. Resident #29 was sent to the hospital for evaluation and was diagnosed with a displaced intertrochanteric fracture of the left femur. This deficient practice affected one of one resident reviewed for accidents (Resident #29). Findings included: Resident #29 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. […]
Read 22 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 22 of 60 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jun 9, 2026Standard and complaint7 findings · 4 harm
- Mar 13, 2025Standard6 findings
- Jan 25, 2024Standard and complaint6 findings
- Dec 22, 2022Standard and complaint7 findings · 1 harm
- Dec 2, 2021Standard and complaint8 findings
- Jul 11, 2019Standard3 findings
- Jun 26, 2018Standard and complaint5 findings · 1 harm
- Jan 12, 2017Complaint4 findings · 1 harm
Show the 5 earlier surveys
- Jun 9, 2016Standard5 findings
- Jul 16, 2015Standard and complaint3 findings
- Aug 7, 2014Standard2 findings
- Jun 21, 2012—3 findings
- Jul 21, 2011—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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