Hickory Falls Health And Rehabilitation
Granite Falls, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345246) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $51,188
Phone: (828) 396-2387 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hickory Falls Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Hickory Falls Health And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 3.62 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.5%.
Hickory Falls Health And Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $51,188.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Hickory Falls Health And Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Granite Falls, Caldwell County, North Carolina. The facility has 120 certified beds and an average of 113.5 residents, and has been certified since December 3, 1985. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation chain, which includes 18 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hickory Falls holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.62 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record for this facility, totaling $51,188.00. There are no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility designation is listed. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hickory Falls has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars.
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 3.62 hours per resident per day, with 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 32.5%; its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $51,188.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 120 certified beds with an average of 113.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation chain, which has 18 facilities averaging a 4.2 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 3, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Hickory Falls scores 4, 4, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 828-396-2387 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 828-396-2387 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345246?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.