Juniper Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehabilitat
Gastonia, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345307) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $16,801 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (704) 824-5550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Juniper Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Juniper Gardens reports total nurse staffing of about 3.34 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. CMS also reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 62.2% for this facility.
Juniper Gardens has 2 federal fines on record totaling $16,801.00, plus 1 payment denial, according to CMS data. CMS does not currently display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Juniper Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation is a 50-bed nursing home in Gastonia, North Carolina (Gaston County), certified by Medicare and Medicaid since August 1989. The facility currently serves an average of 41.2 residents daily and is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure, part of the Alliance Health Group chain, which includes 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Juniper Gardens holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 2 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.33913 hours per resident per day, including 0.81679 RN hours per resident per day. The facility reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 62.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $16,801.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon is currently displayed by CMS for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details and review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Juniper Gardens has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.34 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and a nursing turnover rate of 62.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $16,801.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 50 certified beds and an average daily census of 41.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Alliance Health Group chain, which includes 12 facilities with an average rating of 1.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 9, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7048245550 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7048245550 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and penalty data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345307?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.