Charlotte, NC · 12 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Charlotte's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,650–$11,220/mo
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Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation
931 N Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092 · Lincoln County
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ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (60 of 63 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Lincolnton's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Lincolnton, NC, with 63 certified beds and an average of about 60 residents per day. It operates as part of the Avardis Health network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.20 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.72 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 44.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.20 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Lincolnton for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 63
- Avg. residents/day
- 60
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Avardis Health
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 345385
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,650–$11,220/mo (median $9,650) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Charlotte prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.20
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.72
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.2%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 3
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-05-08
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (11 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-05-08Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2025-05-08Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-05-08Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-03-14Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
2024-03-14Severity E — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
2024-03-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
2024-03-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
2022-08-31Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
931 N Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation
How much does Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation cost?
Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lincolnton, NC area typically runs $8,650–$11,220 per month (median $9,650, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation?
Staff provide about 3.20 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 44.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation?
Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation has 11 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-08). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation have availability?
Typically 95% full (60 of 63 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation offer?
Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Lincolnton, NC offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 63 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Charlotte.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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