Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Kernersville, NC · 92 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 27, 2026

CMS Certification Number 345354 · first certified March 1991

Ownership

Operated by PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE · For profit - Limited Liability company

No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.

Citations on file

Rolling three-year window

Life Safety surveys

In the same window

Tags cited more than once

Across separate surveys

Inspection & testing records

Of the citations on file

Position within NC

6 citations — more than 24% of the 419 certified nursing homes in NC. Compared within NC rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated

Holding steadyabout the same at the latest survey as at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens March 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. Facilities in NC are typically surveyed 14–16 months after the last one (median 15), measured over 412 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.

A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured

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Physical environment (health survey)

2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 6 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

F-0584 Honor 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.
F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in NC, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NC figure is the meaningful one.

Citations on file over three years, compared
Measure	Citations
This facility	6
Median facility in NC	9
Median facility nationally	11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey

Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey date	Citations
June 8, 2023	2
October 14, 2024	2
January 27, 2026	2

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility

Most-cited tags at this facility
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Times cited	Last cited
K-0161	Use approved construction type or materials.	1	2026-01-27
K-0521	Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.	1	2024-10-14
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	1	2023-06-08
K-0351	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.	1	2026-01-27
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	1	2023-06-08
K-0911	Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.	1	2024-10-14

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
Smoke Deficiencies 1
Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
Services Deficiencies 1
Other 1

Citations by CMS category
Category	Citations
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	2
Smoke Deficiencies	1
Miscellaneous Deficiencies	1
Services Deficiencies	1
Construction Deficiencies	1

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

January 27, 2026 — 2 citations

Citations issued on January 27, 2026
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0161	Use approved construction type or materials.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2026)
K-0351	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2026)

October 14, 2024 — 2 citations

Citations issued on October 14, 2024
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0521	Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 10, 2024)
K-0911	Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 10, 2024)

June 8, 2023 — 2 citations

Citations issued on June 8, 2023
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 5, 2023)
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 5, 2023)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.