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Abernathy Laurels

102 Leonard Avenue, Newton, NC 28658
Score: 97 / 100

Among nursing homes in North Carolina, Abernathy Laurels stands out with an A grade and a score of 97 out of 100. It ranks in the 100th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Abernathy Laurels exceed national averages, with 4.38 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.85 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Abernathy Laurels shows a strong inspection record, with just 3 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.38 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.85 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.53 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.00 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.92 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.36 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

3
Total Deficiencies
Sep 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 3 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (3 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Jul 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Jul 10, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.1% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 5.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 19.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 23.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 10.5% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 26.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 97 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
174
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1