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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation

931 N Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092

Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation, a 63-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Lincolnton, NC, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #51 of 415 rated homes in NC on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), 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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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#51 of 415
In-state rank among rated NC homes
3.12
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
8
Inspection findings

The verdict

Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation, a 63-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Lincolnton, NC, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #51 of 415 rated homes in NC on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#51 of 415
In-state rank among rated NC homes
3.12
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
8
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 419 NC nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
345385
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
63
Residents
60
In Hospital
No
County
Lincoln
Last Inspection
Jun 1, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 3.12 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.74 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.65
CNA Hours
1.73
Total Nursing Hours
3.12 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.09
Nursing Turnover
40.0%
RN Turnover
33.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation ranks #51 of 415 rated nursing homes in NC on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation operates 63 certified beds in Lincolnton, NC with approximately 60 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 3★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 8 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.12 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.74 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 40.0% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. 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.

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. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

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 the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (8 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 1, 2026 Tag: 0637

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 8, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 3, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 8, 2025 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: Jun 3, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 8, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 3, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2024 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2024 Tag: 0553

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2024 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: Apr 10, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2024 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 14.4% 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 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 31.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 5.2% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 3.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 20.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 3.1% 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 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 20.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 18.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 98.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 99.2% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The NC registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View NC registry
  • Peer homes near 63 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in NC. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation?
Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation rank among nursing homes in NC?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation ranks 51st among 415 rated nursing homes in NC (#51 of 415). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation?
Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation reports 3.12 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.74 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 40.0%.
How many beds does Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation have?
Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation has 63 certified beds with approximately 60 residents. The facility is located at 931 N Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092.
Does Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation has 8 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation received any fines or penalties?
No, Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation?
Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation was on Jun 1, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation?
Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation 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. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and 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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