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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Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation
100 Sunset Street, Granite Falls, NC 28630 · Caldwell County
Experience exceptional care at Hickory Falls Health & Rehabilitation's skilled nursing facility for short-term rehab & long-term care!
70
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (115 of 120 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.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Granite Falls
Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Granite Falls, NC, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 115 residents per day. It operates as part of the Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.63 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.42 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31.3%, 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 1 federal fine totaling $51,188 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.63 hrs/resident/day)
- •$51,188 in federal fines
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Granite Falls for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 115
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 345246
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
- 3.63
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.42
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 31.3%
- 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
- 1 ($51,188)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-05-21
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (9 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-05-21Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2025-05-21Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-05-31Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2022-09-20Severity J — immediate jeopardyFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2022-09-20Severity J — immediate jeopardyFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
2022-09-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2022-09-20Severity 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…
2022-09-20Severity D — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-31 | Fine | $51,188 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Private rooms available
Location
100 Sunset Street, Granite Falls, 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 Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation
How much does Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation cost?
Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Granite Falls, 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 Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation?
Staff provide about 3.63 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation?
Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation has 9 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-21). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation have availability?
Typically 96% full (115 of 120 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 Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation offer?
Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation in Granite Falls, NC offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 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.
Your next steps — this week
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- 2Get exact pricing & availabilityRequest current rates for Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation — takes one minute, answered same day.
- 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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