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Emerald Health & Rehab Center

Lillington, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345173) · 96 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 2.93★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (910) 814-8030 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Emerald Health & Rehab Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.

Emerald Health & Rehab Center reports 3.26 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.4%. Its CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5.

Emerald Health & Rehab Center has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS also shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus status for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Emerald Health & Reha… Emerald Health & Reha…: 2★ 2★ NC average NC average: 2.93★ 2.93★ Saber Healthcare G chain avg Saber Healthcare G chain avg: 2.9★ 2.9★

About this facility

Emerald Health & Rehab Center is a 96-bed skilled nursing facility in Lillington, Harnett County, North Carolina, with an average of 91.5 residents. Certified since 1978, the facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Emerald Health & Rehab Center has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measures rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.

Nurse staffing is reported at 3.26 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.4%.

CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported.

Emerald Health & Rehab Center is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 out of 5. CMS records indicate no change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.

Families should review the full inspection record and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, which is the source of this data.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Emerald Health & Rehab Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

It reports 3.26 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 44.4%. Its staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No abuse icon and no Special Focus status are recorded for this facility in the provided CMS data.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It has 96 certified beds and an average of 91.5 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 out of 5.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It was first approved for certification on January 1, 1978.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here the ratings are 2, 2, 2, and 4 out of 5 respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 9108148030 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 9108148030 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345173?state=NC.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.