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Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10506 Clear Creek Commerce Drive, Mint Hill, NC 28227
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Mint Hill, North Carolina, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 112 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the North Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 7, 20 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 26.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.6.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $105K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the North Carolina median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 56.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mecklenburg Co. median | North Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 32 | 19 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 26.7 | 25.5 | 15.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 56.1% | 56.1% | 48.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $105,396 | $15,470 | $8,512 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (29 in the county, 419 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: North Carolina average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 May 2026, 21 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: K ×1 G ×3 D ×14 E ×9 F ×3 B ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | 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 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | 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 | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | B | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | K | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | Fine | $16,801 | |
| 17 Nov 2023 | Payment denial | — | 7 days |
| 17 Nov 2023 | Fine | $88,595 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 56.1%, RNs 65.0%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | North Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.4% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.1% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.2% | 13.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Spruce Ltc Group, Llc. Chain: Principle Long Term Care (40 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principle Long Term Care, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| Principle Long Term Care, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Mecklenburg County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Carriage Club Providence | Charlotte | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 78.6 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Mecklenburg Heath and Rehabilitation | Charlotte | 100 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9.0 | $4K | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center-Snu | Charlotte | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 41.7 | — | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Willowbrooke Court Sc Ctr At Matthews Glen | Matthews | 15 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 40.0 | — | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Briar Creek Health Center | Charlotte | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 133.3 | $9K | 6 May 2025 |
| Lakeside Health & Rehab Center | Huntersville | 114 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 13.2 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| The Sharon At Southpark | Charlotte | 19 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 52.6 | — | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Huntersville Health & Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Huntersville | 90 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 15.6 | — | 12 Jun 2026 |
All 29 facilities in Mecklenburg County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Carolina median is 16 per facility.
Has Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $105K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a North Carolina median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Principle Long Term Care, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.