Carolina Rehab Center of BurkeCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 3647 Miller Bridge Road, Connelly Spring, NC 28612
- CCN
- 345526
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 90
- Chain
- Lifeworks Rehab
- Residents per day
- 86
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Carolina Rehab Center of Burke an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 25 Aug 2025. The latest survey cycle has 4 health citations. The median for nursing homes in North Carolina is 3. CMS lists 3 fines with a total of $26,014 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in North Carolina (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Burke County median | North Carolina median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 5 homes in the county, 419 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | North Carolina median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 25 Aug 2025 | 4 | 3 |
| Cycle 2 | 1 Aug 2024 | 8 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 8 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | J | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 8 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0646 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 8 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 17 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 22 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Feb 2024 |
| 22 Jan 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2023 |
| 9 Feb 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2023 |
| 9 Feb 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2023 |
| 9 Feb 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2025 | Fine | $16,985 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $8,512 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $517 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | North Carolina median | North Carolina average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.90 | 3.50 | 3.83 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.61 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.06 | 0.89 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.27 | 2.34 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.55 | 3.10 | 3.40 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 60.6%
- Nurse staff turnover, North Carolina median
- 48.6%
- RN turnover in a year
- 75.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | North Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 23.8% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.2% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.9% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.8% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.7% | 13.2% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Carolina Burke Operator LLC
- Chain
- Lifeworks Rehab (64 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Burke Holdings I LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 28 May 2021 |
| DRM South LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 28 May 2021 | |
| Lauren 2020 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 28 May 2021 | |
| Norman 5571 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 28 May 2021 | |
| Robin 2008 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 28 May 2021 | |
| Springrock South LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 28 May 2021 | |
| Summer South LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 28 May 2021 | |
| RSBRM South Manager LLC | Operational/managerial control | 28 May 2021 |
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Other homes in Burke County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Pines Health and Rehabilitation | Connelly Springs | 5 of 5 | 2 | $16,801 | 29 Apr 2026 | |
| Autumn Care of Drexel | Morganton | 4 of 5 | 3 | $27,872 | 14 May 2026 | |
| Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation | Morganton | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 23 Jan 2026 | |
| Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Morganton | 2 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 19 Dec 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Carolina Rehab Center of Burke (CCN 345526). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/carolina-rehab-center-of-burke-connelly-spring-nc-345526/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Carolina Rehab Center of Burke last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 25 Aug 2025. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 4 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 1 Aug 2024.
- Who operates Carolina Rehab Center of Burke?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Lifeworks Rehab. The CMS ownership file names RSBRM South Manager LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Carolina Rehab Center of Burke a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in North Carolina as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.