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Lakeside Health & Rehab Center

13825 Hunton Lane, Huntersville, NC 28078 · Mecklenburg County

Skilled nursing facility near Lake Norman, NC off of I-77. Lakeside Health & Rehab provides rehabilitation, long-term care, and compassionate services!

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 92% full (105 of 114 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 Huntersville

Lakeside Health & Rehab Center is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Huntersville, NC, with 114 certified beds and an average of about 105 residents per day. It operates as part of the Saber Healthcare Group 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 3.35 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.61 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 78%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.35 hrs/resident/day)
•High staff turnover (78%)

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Huntersville, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 114
Avg. residents/day: 105
Ownership: Government - Federal
Part of a chain: Saber Healthcare Group
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 345541

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

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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

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.35; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.61; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 78%; 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: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-12-11
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (15 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-12-11Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

2025-12-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

2025-12-11Severity 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…

2025-12-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident 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.

2024-09-27Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

2024-09-27Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

2024-09-27Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

2024-09-27Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Library
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

13825 Hunton Lane, Huntersville, 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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Common questions about Lakeside Health & Rehab Center

How much does Lakeside Health & Rehab Center cost?

Lakeside Health & Rehab Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Huntersville, 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 Lakeside Health & Rehab Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Lakeside Health & Rehab Center 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 Lakeside Health & Rehab Center?

Staff provide about 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 78% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Lakeside Health & Rehab Center?

Lakeside Health & Rehab Center has 15 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Lakeside Health & Rehab Center have availability?

Typically 92% full (105 of 114 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Lakeside Health & Rehab Center offer?

Lakeside Health & Rehab Center in Huntersville, NC offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 114 beds.

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