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Nursing homes in Burke County, North Carolina
Burke County, North Carolina, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 531 certified beds.
20% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 69 health deficiencies over three cycles, 13.0 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $71K across 7 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Burke County | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 419 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 20% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 13.0 | 17.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $71K | $15M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Pines Health and Rehabilitation | Connelly Springs | 100 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6.0 | $17K | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation | Morganton | 120 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2.5 | — | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Autumn Care of Drexel | Morganton | 100 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 17.0 | $28K | 14 May 2026 |
| Carolina Rehab Center of Burke | Connelly Spring | 90 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 22.2 | $26K | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Morganton | 121 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 19.0 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 6 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 5 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 4 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 4 |
| F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 5 |
Chains present: Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation (2), Saber Healthcare Group (1), Lifeworks Rehab (1), Principle Long Term Care (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Burke County, North Carolina?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 531 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Burke County have the highest CMS ratings?
College Pines Health and Rehabilitation (5 stars), Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation (5 stars), Autumn Care of Drexel (4 stars)
How do Burke County nursing homes compare with North Carolina?
20% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 13.0 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.