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Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation

100 Sunset Street, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Score: 62 / 100

With a score of 62 out of 100, Hickory Falls Health And Rehabilitation earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of North Carolina nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Granite Falls location.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Hickory Falls Health And Rehabilitation, with 3.15 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 9 deficiencies at Hickory Falls Health And Rehabilitation, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.15 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.38 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.50 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.27 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.74 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.23 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

9
Total Deficiencies
May 20, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 5 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    May 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    May 20, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity J
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    May 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity J
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Sep 19, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0607 Severity J
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    Sep 19, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 4.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 6.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 7.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.2% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 3.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 16.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $51,188

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 62 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -5 pts

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
May 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2