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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College Pines Health and Rehabilitation
95 Locust Street, Connelly Springs, NC 28612 · Burke County
Experience exceptional care at College Pines skilled nursing facility in Connelly Springs, NC. Schedule a tour today!
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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● Fills quickly
Typically 94% full (94 of 100 beds occupied on an average day).
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 Connelly Springs's top-rated skilled nursing communities
College Pines Health and Rehabilitation is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Connelly Springs, NC, with 100 certified beds and an average of about 94 residents per day. It operates as part of the Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation 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, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.34 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.56 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 29.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $16,801 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.34 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Connelly Springs for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 100
- Avg. residents/day
- 94
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 345446
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
- 4.34
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.56
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 29.1%
- 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)
- 2
- Federal fines
- 2 ($16,801)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2026-04-29
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (6 citations on record — showing the latest 6). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-29Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2026-04-29Severity B — minimalResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
2024-03-06Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2024-03-06Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-03-06Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
2023-11-30Severity 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-06 | Fine | $8,400 |
| 2024-03-06 | Fine | $8,401 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Private rooms available
Location
95 Locust Street, Connelly Springs, 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 College Pines Health and Rehabilitation
How much does College Pines Health and Rehabilitation cost?
College Pines Health and Rehabilitation does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Connelly Springs, 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 College Pines Health and Rehabilitation's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates College Pines Health and Rehabilitation 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at College Pines Health and Rehabilitation?
Staff provide about 4.34 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 29.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at College Pines Health and Rehabilitation?
College Pines Health and Rehabilitation has 6 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-04-29). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does College Pines Health and Rehabilitation have availability?
Typically 94% full (94 of 100 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does College Pines Health and Rehabilitation offer?
College Pines Health and Rehabilitation in Connelly Springs, NC offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 100 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 Hickory.
- 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.
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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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