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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Lenoir Health and Rehabilitation Center
322 Nuway Circle, Lenoir, NC 28645 · Caldwell County
The Gold Standard for Short-Term Recovery and Long-Term Care. LifeWorks Rehab - a clinically proven approach customized to your needs.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (113 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 below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lenoir
Lenoir Health and Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Lenoir, NC, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 113 residents per day. It operates as part of the Lifeworks Rehab network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.70 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.24 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 67.3%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 17 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 4 federal fines totaling $150,174 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.70 hrs/resident/day)
- •High staff turnover (67.3%)
- •17 deficiencies at last survey
- •$150,174 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Lenoir options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 113
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Lifeworks Rehab
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 345138
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
- 3.70
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.24
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 67.3%
- 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)
- 17
- Federal fines
- 4 ($150,174)
- Total penalties
- 6
- Last standard survey
- 2025-11-24
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (37 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-05Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2026-02-05Severity D — potential for harmFrom 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.
2026-02-05Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2025-11-24Severity 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.
2025-11-24Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-11-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
2025-11-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
2025-11-24Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Fine | $35,464 |
| 2025-07-08 | Fine | $9,620 |
| 2024-08-08 | Fine | $20,869 |
| 2024-08-08 | Payment denial | — |
| 2023-10-05 | Fine | $84,221 |
| 2023-10-05 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Chef-prepared meals
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
Location
322 Nuway Circle, Lenoir, 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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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Lenoir Health and Rehabilitation Center
How much does Lenoir Health and Rehabilitation Center cost?
Lenoir Health and Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lenoir, 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 Lenoir Health and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Lenoir Health and Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Lenoir Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.70 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 67.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Lenoir Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Lenoir Health and Rehabilitation Center has 37 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-11-24). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Lenoir Health and Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 95% full (113 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 Lenoir Health and Rehabilitation Center offer?
Lenoir Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lenoir, 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
- 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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