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Shaire Nursing Center

Lenoir, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345483) · 60 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 2.93★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (828) 728-4673 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Shaire Nursing Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.

Shaire Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.4%.

Shaire Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated for this facility in the available data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Shaire Nursing Center Shaire Nursing Center: 4★ 4★ NC average NC average: 2.93★ 2.93★

About this facility

Shaire Nursing Center is a 60-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Lenoir, Caldwell County, North Carolina, with an average of 50.3 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 16, 1997, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, Shaire Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. The facility's four CMS star ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 4.55 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.76 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.4%.

Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the data, and no Special Focus status is listed for this facility.

CMS data does not indicate this facility changed ownership within the last 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in the provided data. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare and the facility.

Questions families ask

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

Shaire Nursing Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, Shaire Nursing Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

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

The facility reports 4.55 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 34.4%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record.

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

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

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

Shaire Nursing Center has 60 certified beds and an average of 50.3 residents.

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

The facility is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

Shaire Nursing Center has been certified since June 16, 1997.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (5 stars), which combine to form the overall score.

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

The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 828-728-4673 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 828-728-4673 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

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

You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345483?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.