Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation
100 Sunset Street · Granite Falls, NC · 28630 · 8283962387
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.63 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $51,188 |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 20, 2022
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 15, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 20, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 21, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 21, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2022
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 September 21, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2022
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected September 21, 2022 · Administration
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No harm found · B September 20, 2022
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected September 21, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2024 | Fine | $51,188 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345246 · certified since December 3, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.