Juniper Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitat
4414 Wilkinson Blvd · Gastonia, NC · 28056 · 7048245550
50 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Alliance Health Group
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $16,801 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.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.46 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.82 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.88 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $16,801 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C November 21, 2025
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C November 21, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 27, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 27, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 27, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B August 27, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G May 2, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2023
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2024 | Fine | $8,400 |
| August 27, 2024 | Fine | $8,401 |
| August 27, 2024 | Payment Denial | 5 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345307 · certified since August 9, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.