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Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

1341 PARADISE ROAD, EDENTON, NC, 27932
(252) 482-7481
chowanrivercare.com
130 licensed beds
★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections3/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
130
CMS facility ID
345164
Care type
Nursing home
County
Chowan
Facility name
Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Street address
1341 PARADISE ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Edenton, NC 27932
Phone
(252) 482-7481
Website
chowanrivercare.com

About this facility — Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Edenton, North Carolina. It is licensed for 130 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in North Carolina (102 beds).

It is one of 8 senior care facilities in Edenton and 420 skilled nursing facilities across North Carolina. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 18 times across 7 inspections in the last three years; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Principle Long Term Care
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Boice, Gale
Officer — since 2018
Hill, Raymond
Additional disclosable party — since 2011
Hill, Robert
Additional disclosable party — since 2011
Hill, Stephen
Additional disclosable party — since 2011
Johnson, Dianne
Officer — since 2011
Principle Long Term Care, Inc.
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2011
Severa, Jeffrey
Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Turner, Meredith
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
5 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1977-05-01
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
5 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-04-02
Nurse staffing
3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$333 per day (≈ $10,120/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
73% Medicaid · 9% Medicare · 19% private/other
Occupancy
55% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
11% below the NC median of $373/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
130
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2025-04-02Health inspection5 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-04-30
F-0623
B · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-04-30
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-04-30
F-0694
D · No harm found
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-30
F-0698
E · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-04-30
2024-05-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-06-14
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-14
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (11 citations)
2024-02-22Health inspection1 citation
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-11
2022-12-02Health inspection2 citations
F-0867
D · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2022-12-22
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-12-22
2024-02-22Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-04-12
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-04-12
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-04-12
2022-12-02Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0161
F · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-02-18
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-02-18
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-02-18
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-02-18
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-02-18
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 345164.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
3.727 ratings on Google
★★★★★Phyllis Edwardscarlina · 2025-01-02 · via Google

“Well mom has been there 7 days, for rehab. Everyone on staff is friendly and asks if you have questions, and wants you to ask questions! They have great food there like home cooked! They don’t scrimp on any food- unlike hospital or other rehab facilities! They are always cleaning , they keep place clean! No complaints here!”

★★★★★Judy Conner · 2024-11-08 · via Google

“My husband was there 3 weeks for Rehab-they were awesome. Staff began to feel like family. I would recommend Chowan Rivers to anyone who needs SNF care.”

★★★★★John Wiggins · 2024-02-08 · via Google

“For the first time experiencing extended stay inpatient nursing rehabilitation care for a loved one, we did not have very clear expectations. Chowan River set an excellent standard for care, patience, professionalism, competence, kindness, and communication. The entire admin and nursing staff did a remarkable job providing the time, customized care and attention specific to our unique needs. As an…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
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