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119 Gatling Street Williamston, NC 27892 · Martin County
CMS certification number 345145 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is The Carrolton of Williamston 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 The Carrolton of Williamston as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the North Carolina average of 3.0.
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 2.90 hours per resident per day at The Carrolton of Williamston, below the North Carolina median of 3.57 (US median: 3.72). About 0.36 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.65 hours, 9% below its all-week average. 35.2% of nursing staff left within a year (North Carolina median 48.5%). That is lower than most homes in North Carolina, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at The Carrolton of Williamston: Medicare and Medicaid
The Carrolton of Williamston is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet North Carolina's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on July 3, 2025 and found 3 deficiencies, plus 8 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 51 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 51 citations at The Carrolton of Williamston across 6 inspection dates, 17 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on March 13, 2024. The most common areas cited were resident rights (16) and quality of life and care (9). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift" (tag F0725, level G, March 13, 2024).
July 10, 2026 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
January 7, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
July 3, 2025 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
November 7, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
March 13, 2024 · 19 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
GEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
FHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
FAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
EProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
EProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
EVerify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
EObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
EEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
EEmploy staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
ESet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
EEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
BAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
November 18, 2022 · 18 citations
FThe resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
EHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
EEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
EProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
BHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Questions to ask on a tour of The Carrolton of Williamston
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on March 13, 2024 under the rule on nursing and physician services. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 1 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- 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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $45,102 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | Fine | $45,102 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 |
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Hospitals near The Carrolton of Williamston
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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18.3 mi
ECU Health Medical Center GreenvilleEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 4h 49m for patients treated and sent home
- 18.6 mi
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20.6 mi
Bertie Memorial Hospital WindsorEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 46m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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