The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation
Granite Falls, NC · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
4 out of 5 stars overall. Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation has a 4-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing and quality ratings, no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.62 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6217 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6217.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.39
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.57
- Nurse aides
- 2.66
- Weekend nursing
- 3.30
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 33%
Registered nurse turnover: 31%
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
6.1%11.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.6%7.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.9%7.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%2.3%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.5%5.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.4%13.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
15%25.9%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.1%30.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.2%1.4%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.7%16.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
17.8%13.9%Improving
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%98.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $51,188 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $51,188 in total fines.
- $51,188
Federal fine
May 31, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of SANSTONE HEALTH & REHABILITATION · 18 homes · 4.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 113.5 residents on an average day (95% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 40 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.