The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Magnolia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Registered name: Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Morganton, NC · Medicare-certified · 121 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Magnolia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation has a 2-star overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and staffing scores but a 4-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.31 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3141 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 19, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3141.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.65
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.53
- Nurse aides
- 2.14
- Weekend nursing
- 3.04
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 60%
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
15%15.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.4%3.4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.3%9.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
12.2%1.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.9%4.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—7.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
32%29.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.1%7.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.8%3.6%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
—96.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
82.8%84.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—79.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
76.4%80%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to properly screen residents for mental health or intellectual disability needs before or during admission. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 645 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $7,901 in total fines.
- $7,901
Federal fine
Aug 3, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE · 44 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 69 residents on an average day (57% of 121 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 44 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.