Trinity Ridge
Hickory, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345106) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (828) 322-6995 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Trinity Ridge holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Trinity Ridge reports 4.57 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.1%.
Trinity Ridge has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Trinity Ridge is a 120-certified-bed nursing home in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, with an average of 111.3 residents. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid. It was first approved for participation on December 10, 1973.
According to CMS Care Compare, Trinity Ridge holds an overall star rating of 5, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its four CMS ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 4.57 nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines are on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for Trinity Ridge, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
Trinity Ridge is part of the Lutheran Services Carolinas chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.2 stars. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Trinity Ridge has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Trinity Ridge is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5; nursing turnover is 40.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No. CMS does not display an abuse icon for Trinity Ridge, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Trinity Ridge has 120 certified beds with an average of 111.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Trinity Ridge is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Lutheran Services Carolinas chain, which has 9 facilities averaging a 4.2 CMS star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Trinity Ridge was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on December 10, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5 stars), health inspections (4 stars), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (2 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 8283226995 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact Trinity Ridge at 8283226995 and review its full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Trinity Ridge's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345106?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.