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Trinity Ridge
2140 Medical Park Drive, 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.
Trinity Ridge, in Hickory, North Carolina, is certified for 120 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Lutheran Services Carolinas chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the North Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 5 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 3, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 4.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.6.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), above the North Carolina median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 40.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Catawba Co. median | North Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 5 | 5 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 4.2 | 4.8 | 15.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.1% | 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: 18 Jun 2026, 27 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: D ×5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2026 | 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 | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 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 40.1%, RNs 21.7%; 1 administrator 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 | 39.9% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 8.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.8% | 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 | 45.4% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.7% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.0% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Lutheran Home - Hickory West, Inc. Chain: Lutheran Services Carolinas (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lsa Management, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/04/2004 |
| Lutheran Home Hickory West Property, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/05/1988 |
| Lsa Management, Inc. | Trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/04/2004 |
| Lutheran Services For the Aging, Inc. | Trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2004 |
| Lsa Management, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/25/2025 |
| Lutheran Home Hickory West Property, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
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 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 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 |
All 6 facilities in Catawba County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Trinity Ridge been cited for?
5 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 Trinity Ridge been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Trinity Ridge compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a North Carolina median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Trinity Ridge?
It is part of the Lutheran Services Carolinas chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Lsa Management, Inc. and Lutheran Home Hickory West Property, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Trinity Ridge last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Jun 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.