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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Abbotts Creek Center

877 Hill Everhart Road, Lexington, NC 27295

Abbotts Creek Center, a 64-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Lexington, NC, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.28
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
17
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
345333
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
64
Residents
60
In Hospital
No
County
Davidson
Last Inspection
Jan 7, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 3.28 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.72 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.85
CNA Hours
1.72
Total Nursing Hours
3.28 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.15
Nursing Turnover
60.3%
RN Turnover
61.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Abbotts Creek Center

Abbotts Creek Center operates 64 certified beds in Lexington, NC with approximately 60 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (4★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 17 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues, if any, did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 3.28 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.72 per resident day, the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Abbotts Creek Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 60.3%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (17 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 27, 2024 Tag: 0660

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 24, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 27, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 24, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 13, 2023 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 13, 2023 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 13, 2023 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 13, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 13, 2023 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 10, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2022 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2022 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2022 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2022 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2022 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2022 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2022 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2022 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2022

B - Pattern - No harm Jul 11, 2022 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2022 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 33.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 3.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 6.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 40.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 8.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 87.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 16.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 36.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 77.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 79.9% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Abbotts Creek Center?
Abbotts Creek Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Abbotts Creek Center?
Abbotts Creek Center reports 3.28 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.72 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 60.3%.
How many beds does Abbotts Creek Center have?
Abbotts Creek Center has 64 certified beds with approximately 60 residents. The facility is located at 877 Hill Everhart Road, Lexington, NC 27295.
Does Abbotts Creek Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Abbotts Creek Center has 17 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Abbotts Creek Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Abbotts Creek Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Abbotts Creek Center?
Abbotts Creek Center is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Abbotts Creek Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Abbotts Creek Center was on Jan 7, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Abbotts Creek Center?
Abbotts Creek Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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