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Nursing homes in Catawba County, North Carolina
Catawba County, North Carolina, has 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 742 certified beds.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 61 health deficiencies over three cycles, 8.2 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $43K across 4 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 | Catawba County | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 6 | 419 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 8.2 | 17.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $43K | $15M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abernathy Laurels | Newton | 174 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1.7 | — | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Conover | 90 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4.4 | — | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Trinity Ridge | Hickory | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.2 | — | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Trinity Village | Hickory | 104 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.8 | $9K | 11 Mar 2026 |
| The Greens At Hickory | Hickory | 150 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 14.0 | — | 28 Jan 2026 |
| The Greens At Viewmont | Hickory | 104 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 22.1 | $35K | 20 Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 6 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 6 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 5 |
| F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | 4 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 3 |
| For profit | 3 |
Chains present: Cch Healthcare (2), Lutheran Services Carolinas (2), Everyage Senior Living (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Catawba County, North Carolina?
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 742 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Catawba County have the highest CMS ratings?
Abernathy Laurels (5 stars), Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (5 stars), Trinity Ridge (5 stars)
How do Catawba County nursing homes compare with North Carolina?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 8.2 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.