Abernathy Laurels
Scout 97Newton, NC · 174 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Newton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,860–$10,200/mo
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Carolina Rehab Center of Burke
3647 Miller Bridge Road, Connelly Spring, NC 28612 · Burke County
58
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 92% full (83 of 90 beds occupied on an average day).
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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.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Connelly Spring
Carolina Rehab Center of Burke is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Connelly Spring, NC, with 90 certified beds and an average of about 83 residents per day. It operates as part of the Lifeworks Rehab network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.83 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.63 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 65.4%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $26,014 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.83 hrs/resident/day)
- •High staff turnover (65.4%)
- •$26,014 in federal fines
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Connelly Spring, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 90
- Avg. residents/day
- 83
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Lifeworks Rehab
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 345526
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 | $7,860–$10,200/mo (median $8,770) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Hickory 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
- 3.83
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.63
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 65.4%
- 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)
- 4
- Federal fines
- 3 ($26,014)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-25
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (20 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-08-25Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2025-08-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2025-08-25Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2025-08-25Severity C — minimalNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
2024-08-01Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2024-08-01Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2024-08-01Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
2024-08-01Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-25 | Fine | $16,985 |
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $517 |
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $8,512 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
3647 Miller Bridge Road, Connelly Spring, NC
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Carolina Rehab Center of Burke cost?
Carolina Rehab Center of Burke does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Connelly Spring, NC area typically runs $7,860–$10,200 per month (median $8,770, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Carolina Rehab Center of Burke's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Carolina Rehab Center of Burke 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Carolina Rehab Center of Burke?
Staff provide about 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 65.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Carolina Rehab Center of Burke?
Carolina Rehab Center of Burke has 20 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-25). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Carolina Rehab Center of Burke have availability?
Typically 92% full (83 of 90 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Carolina Rehab Center of Burke offer?
Carolina Rehab Center of Burke in Connelly Spring, NC offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 90 beds.
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