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Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation

109 Foothills Drive, Morganton, NC 28655
Score: 93 / 100

Among nursing homes in North Carolina, Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation stands out with an A grade and a score of 93 out of 100. It ranks in the 96th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Staffing at Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation is near the national average, with 3.99 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation 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 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.99 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.36 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.92 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.71 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.12 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.14 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

3
Total Deficiencies
Sep 10, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 3 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (3 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Sep 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Mar 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Mar 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 5.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 9.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.7% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 5.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 16.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 93 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: 4★ → 16 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
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 22, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0