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Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation

Nursing HomeGranite Falls, NCCMS 345246
9 citations on record

Operated by Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
4 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
120

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
115.3

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
9

*CMS

Fire safety findings
17

*CMS

Inspections on file
6

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-05-21

*CMS

Citations

9 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0600Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0600Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0607Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  • 0640Generalno actual harm

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 0867Generalpotential for harm

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

Ownership

Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation

18nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records

All 18 are in North Carolina.

Counted from the chain CMS itself discloses for this home, which matches CMS Care Compare. ReadyRule's own common-control analysis is a separate and broader lens, and the two can differ.

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FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation?
Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Granite Falls, NC, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 345246.
What is the CMS rating for Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation?
Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation have?
Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation is certified for 120 beds. It serves an average of 115.3 residents per day.
How many citations does Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation have?
Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation has 9 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation was last inspected on May 21, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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