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Nursing homes in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Lincoln County, North Carolina, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 300 certified beds.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 51 health deficiencies over three cycles, 17.0 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $104K across 5 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 | Lincoln County | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 419 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 17.0 | 17.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $104K | $15M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation | Lincolnton | 63 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 12.7 | — | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center | Lincolnton | 120 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 20.8 | $71K | 2 Jul 2025 |
| The Greens At Lincolnton | Lincolnton | 117 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 15.4 | $32K | 12 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. | 5 |
| F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | 4 |
| F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | 3 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 3 |
| F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
Chains present: Avardis Health (1), Sovereign Healthcare Holdings (1), Cch Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lincoln County, North Carolina?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 300 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lincoln County have the highest CMS ratings?
Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation (5 stars), Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center (3 stars), The Greens At Lincolnton (2 stars)
How do Lincoln County nursing homes compare with North Carolina?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 17.0 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.