Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center
1410 East Gaston Street · Lincolnton, NC · 28092 · 7047321138
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Sovereign Healthcare Holdings
Why this verdict
- 6 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.72 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.22 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $71,117 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G April 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G April 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G April 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · G February 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G February 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected April 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 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 April 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 13, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 9, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2022
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected December 9, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 9, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2022
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 9, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2022
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected December 9, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 9, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 15, 2024 | Fine | $71,117 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345159 · certified since October 11, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.