Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
728 Piney Grove Road, Kernersville, NC 27284 · Forsyth County · 92 certified beds · avg 87 residents/day · certified since Mar 7, 1991
Part of chain: PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE (40 facilities, chain avg rating 3.0★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Oct 14, 2024 · F-0602 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds.
Why it matters: Residents can lose money, jewelry, or cherished possessions to theft or misuse.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Nov 19, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Oct 14, 2024 · F-0697 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it.
Why it matters: Untreated pain causes needless suffering and can lead to depression, poor sleep, and declining health.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Nov 19, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (14)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. |
| Oct 14, 2024 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · from a complaint |
| Oct 14, 2024 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. · from a complaint |
| Oct 14, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not honor residents' right to make their own choices about their daily lives, such as when to wake up, what to eat, or how to spend their time. · from a complaint |
| Oct 14, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not honor residents' right to form and take part in resident or family groups, such as a resident council. |
| Oct 14, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal. |
| Oct 14, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not properly plan a resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs after leaving. |
| Oct 14, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. |
| Oct 14, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Oct 14, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint |
| Oct 14, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. |
| Oct 14, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · from a complaint |
| Oct 14, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint |
| Oct 14, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (13 → 1).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 2 | G ▲ |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | B |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
2 fines totaling $10,699, plus 1 Medicare payment denial period.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2024 | Fine | $5,349 |
| Oct 14, 2024 | Fine | $5,350 |
| Oct 14, 2024 | Payment Denial | 6 days from Nov 13, 2024 |
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.05 | 4.01 | 3.95 | top 29% in North Carolina; top 37% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.69 | top 33% in North Carolina; top 43% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.85 | 3.56 | 3.50 | top 22% in North Carolina; top 27% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.36 | 0.41 | 0.48 | top 41% in North Carolina; bottom 44% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 66.1 | 49.0 | 45.8 | bottom 13% in North Carolina; bottom 9% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 41.2 | 45.7 | 42.9 | top 42% in North Carolina; top 49% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.81, RN 0.61, weekend 3.63. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boice, Gale | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2018 |
| Boice, Gale | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2018 |
| Hill, Raymond | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| Hill, Robert | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| Hill, Stephen | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| Johnson, Dianne | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| Pierce, Ashley | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/03/2024 |
| Principle Long Term Care, INC. | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| Stimpson, Jared | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/05/2024 |
| Stimpson, Jared | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/03/2025 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What safeguards do you have to protect residents' money and belongings, and what happens when something goes missing?"
- "How do you assess and manage residents' pain, especially for those who have trouble communicating?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "What choices do residents have over their daily schedule, like meal times, bathing, and activities?"
- "Does your facility have an active resident council, and how does management respond to its concerns?"
- "If you ever planned to discharge or transfer my family member, how much written notice would we receive and how could we appeal?"
- "How do you prepare residents and families for discharge, and what support do you arrange for after they leave?"
- "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerstone Health and Rehabilitation Center | 1.8 mi | Kernersville, NC | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville | 1.8 mi | Kernersville, NC | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| River Landing at Sandy Ridge | 5.9 mi | Colfax, NC | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Trinity Glen | 7.8 mi | Winston-Salem, NC | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Countryside | 9.1 mi | Stokesdale, NC | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Friends Homes at Guilford | 10.5 mi | Greensboro, NC | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation | 11.4 mi | Winston Salem, NC | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Willow Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitatio | 11.6 mi | Winston-Salem, NC | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community | 11.8 mi | Winston Salem, NC | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Maryfield Nursing Home | 11.8 mi | High Point, NC | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Walnut Cove Health and Rehabilitation | 11.9 mi | Walnut Cove, NC | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Brookridge Retirement Community | 12.0 mi | Winston-Salem, NC | ★★★★★ | 4/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
All facilities in Kernersville →
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 345354.