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The Greens At Hickory
3031 Tate Boulevard Se, Hickory, NC 28602
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.
The Greens At Hickory, in Hickory, North Carolina, is certified for 150 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Cch Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the North Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 6, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 14.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.6.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the North Carolina median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 41.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Catawba Co. median | North Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 5 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.0 | 4.8 | 15.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.5% | 40.1% | 48.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $8,512 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 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: 28 Jan 2026, 15 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: D ×15 E ×5 B ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | B | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | 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 | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.5%, RNs 28.6%; 3 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 | 7.1% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.6% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.8% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.6% | 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: Greens At Hickory Llc. Chain: Cch Healthcare (33 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bync Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2022 |
| Starlight Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 50% | 07/01/2022 |
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 Catawba County
| 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 Viewmont | Hickory | 104 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 22.1 | $35K | 20 Apr 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Catawba County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Greens At Hickory been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Carolina median is 16 per facility.
Has The Greens At Hickory been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Greens At Hickory compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a North Carolina median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Greens At Hickory?
It is part of the Cch Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bync Holdings LLC and Starlight Healthcare LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Greens At Hickory last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 28 Jan 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.