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Mount Olive Center
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
228 Smith Chapel Road
Mount Olive, NC 28365
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- Provider Category
- Nursing home
- Location
- Mount Olive, NC
- Record Period
- 2023–2026
- Source Documents
- 10
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 8 inspections from May 2023 to January 2026, state surveyors documented 30 findings at Mount Olive Center; 30 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 4 enforcement actions in the window.
- Inspections
- 8
- 2023–2026, complaint and standard
- Findings
- 30
- Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
- Corrected
- 30
- Of 30 findings, with a recorded correction date
- Penalties
- 4
- 4 fines; payment not published
Findings by Year
- Findings
- Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 14 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 | 14 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 30 of 30 findings have a recorded correction date.
- CMS lists 4 enforcement actions in the window: 4 fines totaling $171,721, their payment not published.
- 7 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest standard inspection, October 1, 2025, recorded 10 findings (most serious: Level J).
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Mount Olive Center
- Address
- 228 Smith Chapel Road, Mount Olive, NC 28365
- CMS Certification Number
- 345126
- Provider Type
- Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
- Certified Beds
- 150
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Record Window
- May 4, 2023 to October 1, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- 2026
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2026
- F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2025
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 8, 2025
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2025
Standard health inspection
10 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Oct 23, 2025
- F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 23, 2025
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 23, 2025
- F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 23, 2025
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 23, 2025
- F761Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 23, 2025
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 23, 2025
- F693Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 23, 2025
- F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Oct 23, 2025
- F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Oct 23, 2025
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $51,415 imposed October 1, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of October 1, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $26,449 imposed December 18, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of October 1, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2025
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level GActual harmCorrected Apr 2, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2025
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Complaint investigation
6 findings
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Oct 15, 2024
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Oct 15, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Sep 23, 2024
- F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 15, 2024
- F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 15, 2024
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 15, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Standard health inspection
8 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
- F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 19, 2024
- F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 22, 2024
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
- F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 22, 2024
- F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jul 22, 2024
- F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jul 18, 2024
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $63,339 imposed October 3, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 27, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $30,518 imposed February 12, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 27, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2023
Standard health inspection
No findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F689 in October 2024, February 2025 and October 2025. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2324242525252526F689 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest - 2
Medical Records, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F842 in October 2024, October 2025 and December 2025. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2324242525252526F842 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest - 3
Quality of Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F684 in October 2024 and March 2025. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2324242525252526F684 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest - 4
Post nurse staffing information every day, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F732 in June 2024 and October 2025. The agency describes it this way: Post nurse staffing information every day. None rose above level C (potential for minimal harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2324242525252526F732 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest - 5
Significant Medication Errors, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F760 in October 2025 and December 2025. This citation covers whether residents are free from significant medication errors. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2324242525252526F760 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level J.
- 02
How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?
Medical Records: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 03
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level J.
- 04
What changed after F732 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Post nurse staffing information every day: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level C.
- 05
What happened after the medication error citation, and how are high-risk drugs double-checked?
Significant Medication Errors: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 06
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
Insufficient nursing staff was cited in October 2024.
- 07
What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?
A $26,449 civil money penalty was imposed December 18, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds four enforcement actions in the window.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the North Carolina state survey agency.
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
North Carolina state survey agency
Inspection May 4, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
North Carolina state survey agency
Inspection Jun 27, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
North Carolina state survey agency
Inspection Oct 3, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
North Carolina state survey agency
Inspection Feb 12, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
North Carolina state survey agency
Inspection Mar 20, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
North Carolina state survey agency
Inspection Oct 1, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
North Carolina state survey agency
Inspection Dec 18, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
North Carolina state survey agency
Inspection Jan 28, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Penalties, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Provider Information, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 345126
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowMay 4, 2023 – October 1, 2026
- CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before May 2023 are not in this release.
- CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Complaints not investigated onsite
- Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
- Complaint allegations
- CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
- Facility-reported incidents
- Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
- Follow-up visits
- CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
- Fire safety inspections
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
- Staffing levels and ownership history
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
- Whether fines were paid
- CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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