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Principle Long Term Care

44 nursing homes · 3 states · 5,666 beds

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Principle Long Term Care at a glance

Nursing homes
44
States
3
Licensed beds
5,666
Average rating
3.0★
Rated 4★ or better
34%

Is Principle Long Term Care a good nursing home group?

Across 44 rated homes, Principle Long Term Care averages 3.0★ on official inspection ratings — in line with the roughly 3.0★ national average. 34% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 39% sit at 1–2★. That’s roughly average overall, and ratings vary widely by location, so the specific home matters far more than the group.

A group-wide number can’t tell you about the specific home near you — quality varies by location. Open each home below to see its own official inspection rating before you decide.

Principle Long Term Care quality vs. the national average

Across the 44 homes with an official inspection rating, Principle Long Term Care averages 3.0★. 34% are rated 4★ or better, and 39% are rated 1–2★. These are official government inspection ratings — a group-wide average hides a lot, so open each home below and judge it on its own.

Principle Long Term Care compared with all rated nursing homes nationwide
MeasurePrinciple Long Term CareNational average
Average rating3.0★3.0★
Homes rated 4★ or better34%40%
Homes rated 1–2★39%41%

How Principle Long Term Care’s homes are distributed

  • 5★4
  • 4★11
  • 3★12
  • 2★13
  • 1★4

Principle Long Term Care nursing home ratings by state

Where Principle Long Term Care operates and how its homes rate in each state. Ratings are the average of that state’s homes with an official inspection rating. Pick a state to browse every nursing home there.

StateHomesAvg. rating
North Carolina363.0★
Kentucky72.6★
Virginia14.0★

Highest-rated Principle Long Term Care homes

The best-rated Principle Long Term Care nursing homes we have on record, by official inspection rating.

Lowest-rated Principle Long Term Care homes

The lowest-rated Principle Long Term Care homes we have on record — the ones to look at most closely and ask the most questions about.

About Principle Long Term Care

Principle LTC operates a network of skilled nursing facilities that deliver a mix of care services: short-term rehabilitation following hospital stays, dementia-specific memory care units, and long-term, 24-hour skilled nursing services ([principleltc.com](https://principleltc.com/?utm_source=openai)). It also extends services into the community via Cardinal Hospice Care and Principle Therapy Services ([principleltc.com](https://principleltc.com/?utm_source=openai)).

The organization values tradition and innovation, as framed on its website—presenting itself as “Rooted in the Past, Growing into the Future.” That narrative is echoed in its emphasis on interdisciplinary care teams and a culture of compassionate, dignified care ([principleltc.com](https://principleltc.com/?utm_source=openai)).

Founded details and corporate structure (e.g., ownership, private/public/PE-backed) are not disclosed on the website or readily available in the sources uncovered. Therefore, that information remains unknown.

Its operations are geographically concentrated in North Carolina and Virginia, as explicitly noted on its website ([principleltc.com](https://principleltc.com/?utm_source=openai)).

The organization also highlights its broader care footprint—including hospice and therapy services—underlining a multi-faceted lines-of-business model ([principleltc.com](https://principleltc.com/?utm_source=openai)).

Headquarters
Kinston, North Carolina

Leadership

Researched summary — facts drawn from cited public sources, in our own words. Ratings shown are official government inspection ratings.

Where Principle Long Term Care operates

Principle Long Term Care runs nursing homes in Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virginia. Pick a state to see every Principle Long Term Care home there alongside every other nursing home in the area.

All homes Principle Long Term Care runs

Each home is listed with its official inspection rating — from government health inspections, staffing, and quality data. A visit is still the best test.

Frequently asked questions about Principle Long Term Care

How many nursing homes does Principle Long Term Care operate?
Principle Long Term Care operates 44 nursing homes across 3 states with about 5,666 licensed beds in total.
What states does Principle Long Term Care operate in?
Principle Long Term Care runs nursing homes in Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virginia. Its largest presence is in North Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia.
Is Principle Long Term Care a good nursing home group?
Across 44 rated homes, Principle Long Term Care averages 3.0★ on official inspection ratings — in line with the roughly 3.0★ national average. 34% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 39% sit at 1–2★. That’s roughly average overall, and ratings vary widely by location, so the specific home matters far more than the group.
Where is Principle Long Term Care headquartered?
Principle Long Term Care is headquartered in Kinston, North Carolina.
How are these ratings determined?
The ratings shown are official government inspection ratings. They combine on-site health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into an overall score from 1 to 5 stars for each home — the same official data families and regulators use.

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