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Nursing homes in Caldwell County, North Carolina
There are 4 certified nursing homes in Caldwell County, North Carolina, with 400 beds between them.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 95 health deficiencies over three cycles, 23.8 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $254K 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 | Caldwell County | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 419 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 23.8 | 17.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $254K | $15M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation | Granite Falls | 120 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2.5 | $51K | 21 May 2025 |
| Shaire Nursing Center | Lenoir | 60 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 18.3 | — | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Hibriten Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitationabuse icon | Lenoir | 100 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 46 | 46.0 | $53K | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Lenoir Health and Rehabilitation Center | Lenoir | 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 29.2 | $150K | 5 Feb 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 6 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 6 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 4 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 4 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Avardis Health (1), Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation (1), Lifeworks Rehab (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Caldwell County, North Carolina?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 400 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Caldwell County have the highest CMS ratings?
Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation (4 stars), Shaire Nursing Center (4 stars), Hibriten Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation (1 stars)
How do Caldwell County nursing homes compare with North Carolina?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 23.8 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.