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

Inspection record 30% of score 56
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 69
Federal penalties 15% 62
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 100

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-day3.723.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.690.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.22≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year55%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $71,117

Inspection citations (25 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · E July 2, 2025

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D November 10, 2022

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected December 9, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D November 10, 2022

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected December 9, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D November 10, 2022

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 9, 2022 · Infection Control

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
February 15, 2024Fine$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.