The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Lincolnton, NC · Medicare-certified · 63 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Lincolnton, NC has an overall 5 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures and a 4-star health inspection rating, but a 3-star staffing rating and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.12 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day). It had no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1204 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 1, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1204.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.74
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.65
- Nurse aides
- 1.73
- Weekend nursing
- 2.84
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5.6%5.9%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.7%2.2%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%2.4%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
24.3%19.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
19.4%14.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—31.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
28.2%16.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.4%3.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.7%25.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%10%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.2%98.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly assess a resident after a major change in condition. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 637 — 42 CFR §483.20(b)(2) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jun 1, 2025
Now operated by Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation, previously Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of AVARDIS HEALTH · 38 homes · 2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 60.1 residents on an average day (95% of 63 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.