Gastonia Health & Rehab Center
1770 Oak Hollow Road · Gastonia, NC · 28054 · 7048538175
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $15,808 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
83% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.72 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.36 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 83% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $63,047 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected January 3, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G October 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
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 November 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2025 | Fine | $4,940 |
| October 23, 2025 | Fine | $10,868 |
| October 23, 2025 | Payment Denial | 49 days |
| July 12, 2023 | Fine | $47,239 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345441 · certified since July 7, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.