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400 Old Smithfield Road Goldsboro, NC 27533 · Wayne County

(919) 581-4001

All 3 nursing homes in Goldsboro, NC (3 take Medicaid)

SFF candidate Accepts Medicaid 144 certified beds Government

CMS certification number 34A002 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Special Focus Facility candidate CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which means it qualifies to be selected for the program based on its inspection record. Shown as of October 2026. About the program (CMS).

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the North Carolina average of 3.0. Inspectors issued 29 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 2 penalties, including $167,242 in fines, in that time. CMS lists it as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 10.14 hours per resident per day at O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, above the North Carolina median of 3.57 (US median: 3.72). About 1.27 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 8.80 hours, 13% below its all-week average. 38.9% of nursing staff left within a year (North Carolina median 48.5%).

Nursing care per resident per day 10.14 hours
Above the North Carolina median of 3.57 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 1.27 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 8.80 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 38.9% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 33.3% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 1 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds144
Residents per day 127 About 88% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipGovernment - State
Payment acceptedMedicaid
Certified sinceMarch 2010
Legal business nameLegal Business Name Not Available

Paying for care at O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center: Medicare and Medicaid

O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is certified for Medicaid but not Medicare, so Medicare won't pay for a rehab stay here after a hospital discharge. It can serve long-term residents covered by North Carolina Medicaid.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on October 9, 2025 and found 0 deficiencies, plus 2 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 29 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 29 citations at O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center across 8 inspection dates, 18 of them from complaint investigations. 8 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on February 7, 2025 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were resident rights (7) and freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (6). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody" (tag F0600, level K, April 21, 2024). 6 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

June 23, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2026)

October 9, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Past Non-Compliance

February 7, 2025 · 4 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection

JImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Immediate jeopardy · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 21, 2025)

JProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Immediate jeopardy · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 21, 2025)

JEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Immediate jeopardy · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2025)

DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 21, 2025)

December 16, 2024 · 12 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection

JImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Immediate jeopardy · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 21, 2025)

JProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Immediate jeopardy · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 7, 2025)

EHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 7, 2025)

EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 7, 2025)

DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Jan 16, 2025)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 7, 2025)

DEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 7, 2025)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 7, 2025)

DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 21, 2025)

CPost nurse staffing information every day.

Potential for minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Jan 16, 2025)

BHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0567 · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Jan 16, 2025)

BHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Jan 16, 2025)

April 21, 2024 · 4 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection

KProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Immediate jeopardy · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2024)

KEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2024)

ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2024)

ESet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2024)

February 23, 2024 · 2 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection

KProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Immediate jeopardy · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2024)

ESet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2024)

November 7, 2023 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 20, 2023)

DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 20, 2023)

August 18, 2023 · 3 citations

EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 8, 2023)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Past Non-Compliance (May 5, 2023)

BProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Sep 8, 2023)

Questions to ask on a tour of O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on April 21, 2024 under the rule on freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on December 16, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  4. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

2 penalties in the last three years, including $167,242 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Feb 23, 2024 Fine $167,242
Feb 23, 2024 Payment Denial 50 days of payments denied

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 2/5 1/5 5/5 2/5
August 2026 2/5 1/5 5/5 3/5
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Location

Hospitals near O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 1.0 mi
    Cherry Hospital Goldsboro
    No ER listed in Medicare data
  • 4.8 mi
    Wayne Memorial Hospital Goldsboro
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 10m for patients treated and sent home
  • 18.5 mi
    Johnston Memorial Hospital Smithfield
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 7m for patients treated and sent home

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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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Goldsboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Goldsboro · 3.6 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 3/5 130 beds · Medicaid
Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Goldsboro · 4.2 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 2/5 200 beds · Medicaid
Mount Olive Center Mount Olive · 14.1 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 1/5 150 beds · Medicaid
Smithfield Manor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Smithfield · 18.3 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 2/5 160 beds · Medicaid
Barbour Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Smithfield · 20.6 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 3/5 165 beds · Medicaid

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