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Juniper Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitat

4414 Wilkinson Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056
Score: 36 / 100

With a score of 36/100, Juniper Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehabilitat ranks in the bottom tier of North Carolina nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Juniper Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehabilitat is near the national average, with 3.50 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 17 deficiencies at Juniper Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehabilitat, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.50 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.87 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.88 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.75 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.09 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.67 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

17
Total Deficiencies
Nov 20, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 12 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Nov 20, 2025 · Resident Rights 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
    Nov 20, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity J
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Aug 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Aug 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care 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 12.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 27.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 22.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $60,781

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 36 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -6 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
50
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4