Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

107 Magnolia Drive · Morganton, NC · 28655 · 8284378760

121 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Principle Long Term Care

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 56
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 69
Federal penalties 15% 77
Trend 10% 46
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.593.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.700.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.13≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year48%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $7,901

Inspection citations (23 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 19, 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 February 3, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025

    Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

    Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected June 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025

    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

    Corrected February 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected February 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 3, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected February 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected September 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024 · found via complaint

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • No harm found · C September 25, 2024

    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 October 23, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • No harm found · C September 25, 2024

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • No harm found · C September 25, 2024

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Actual harm · G August 3, 2023

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected August 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
August 3, 2023Fine$7,901

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345219 · certified since October 1, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.