Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center
Lincolnton, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345159) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $71,117
Phone: (704) 732-1138 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center reports 3.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.2%.
Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $71,117.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Lincolnton, Lincoln County, North Carolina, serving an average of 98 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 11, 1976, and operates as a for-profit limited liability company. The facility is part of Sovereign Healthcare Holdings, a chain of 43 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.7 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are: health inspections 2 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $71,117.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and CMS has not placed it under Special Focus Facility status.
There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families should review the full inspection history and most recent survey details directly on 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?
Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at 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?
Total nurse staffing is 3.80 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 52.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $71,117.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have the CMS abuse icon and is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average of 98 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 Sovereign Healthcare Holdings, a 43-facility chain with an average CMS rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 11, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections (2 stars here), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine into the overall 3-star rating.
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 7047321138 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7047321138 to arrange a visit and review current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345159?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.