ElderGrade
C

61.3/100

Average

Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center

1410 East Gaston Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092

CMS 3/5 stars #2 of 3 in Lincoln County (704) 732-1138
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
82%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 6 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $71,117 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

17.3/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -12 for 6 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -0.7 for 19 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.4 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.75 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 52% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

5/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $71,117 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.80 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.75 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.40 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 52.20%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 25 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 2, 2025 (1 year ago).

E Jul 2, 2025 F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 2, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 2, 2025 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 1, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Apr 13, 2024 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Actual harm to a resident

G Apr 13, 2024 F0624 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Actual harm to a resident

G Apr 13, 2024 F0626 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Actual harm to a resident

G Apr 13, 2024 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Actual harm to a resident

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, which operates 43 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
SOVEREIGN CAROLINA HOLDINGS LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CRONQUIST 2015 FAMILY TR Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
JOHN J NOTERMANN BUSINESS TR Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MANGINE, JOHN Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CHERY, DAWN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
KAAR, SUSAN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
KERLEY, STEVEN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CRONQUIST, ROYCE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
KELLY, MICHELLE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MELTON, DONALD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GHANNAM, WASEEM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center

What is the ElderGrade for Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center? +

Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center holds an ElderGrade of C (61.3 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.80 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 6 of the 25 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.