Courtland Terrace

2300 Aberdeen Boulevard · Gastonia, NC · 28054 · 7048344800

77 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 76
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 86
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 28
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.973.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.590.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.46≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year25%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (11 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected March 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026

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

    Corrected March 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026

    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.

    Corrected March 3, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E February 13, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected March 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 28, 2023 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected July 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 28, 2023

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

    Corrected July 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 28, 2023

    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.

    Corrected July 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E June 28, 2023

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected July 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D June 28, 2023

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

    Corrected July 20, 2023 · Administration

  • No harm found · C June 28, 2023

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

    Corrected July 20, 2023 · Resident Rights

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345350 · certified since January 31, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.