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Glenbridge Health And Rehabilitation

Boone, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345163) · 134 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 1★ (state average 2.93★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $32,349 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (828) 264-6720 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Glenbridge Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is also 1 star.

Glenbridge Health And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 3.53 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.6%.

Glenbridge Health And Rehabilitation has 3 federal fines on record totaling $32,349.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Glenbridge Health And… Glenbridge Health And…: 1★ 1★ NC average NC average: 2.93★ 2.93★ Brighton Healthcar chain avg Brighton Healthcar chain avg: 1.5★ 1.5★

About this facility

Glenbridge Health And Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina, first approved in 1977. The facility is certified for 134 beds and serves an average of 107.1 residents. It is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Brighton Healthcare chain, which includes 8 facilities with a chain average rating of 1.5 stars.

According to CMS Care Compare, Glenbridge holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.

Staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.53 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.6%.

On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $32,349.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.

This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the vintage of data supplied; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.

Questions families ask

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

Glenbridge has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

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

Total nurse staffing is 3.53 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 60.6%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $32,349.00 and 1 payment denial.

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

The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.

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

Glenbridge is certified for 134 beds with an average daily population of 107.1 residents.

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

It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Brighton Healthcare chain, which has 8 facilities with a chain average rating of 1.5 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on May 4, 1977.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Glenbridge scores 1, 1, 1, and 2 stars respectively.

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

The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8282646720 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8282646720 to arrange a visit.

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

You can review the full and most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345163?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.