5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Morganton, NC
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $27,872 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
307 Oakland Avenue, Morganton, NC
(828) 433-6180
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
89
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Saber Healthcare Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1982-07-21
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
126 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.52
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.59 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.95
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.87 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.42
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.33 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.90
All reported nurse hours · state 3.78 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.48
RN + LPN hours · state 1.45 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.51
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.34 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.30
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.38 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.01
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.56
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.15
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.28
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
43%
Annual RN turnover · state 48% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
56%
Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
4,546
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
39.51
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9925
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
3.69
Baseline 22.20% · Performance 20.03% · Measure score 3.69 · Achievement 3.02 · Improvement 3.69
Healthcare-associated infections
5.13
Baseline 6.92% · Performance 6.30% · Measure score 5.13 · Achievement 5.13 · Improvement 2.70
Total nurse turnover
3.84
Baseline 80.56% · Performance 56.38% · Measure score 3.84 · Achievement 1.79 · Improvement 3.84
Adjusted total nurse staffing
3.14
Baseline 3.38 hours · Performance 3.97 hours · Measure score 3.14 · Achievement 3.14 · Improvement 1.96
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.25% |
10.72%
0.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 51 · Observed rate 7.84% · Lower 95% interval 6.64% |
| Discharge to community | 47.3% |
50.57%
3.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 49 · Observed rate 40.82% · Lower 95% interval 36.35% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.81 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 95.83% |
95.27%
0.6 pts better
|
Numerator 46 · Denominator 48 |
| Falls with major injury | 2.08% |
0.77%
1.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 48 |
| Discharge self-care score | 50% |
53.69%
3.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 38 |
| Discharge mobility score | 42.11% |
50.94%
8.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 16 · Denominator 38 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 48 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.3% |
7.12%
0.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 39 · Observed rate 2.56% · Lower 95% interval 3.21% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 120 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 45.81% |
42%
3.8 pts better
|
Numerator 71 · Denominator 155 |
| Discharge function score | 57.89% |
56.45%
1.4 pts better
|
Numerator 22 · Denominator 38 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 28 · Denominator 28 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 22.58% |
25.2%
2.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 31 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.3% |
91.5%
7.8 pts better
|
93.4%
5.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.7% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 98.7% · 4Q avg 99.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.4% |
94.1%
3.3 pts better
|
95.5%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 6.6% |
3.6%
3 pts worse
|
3.3%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 6.7% · Q3 9.5% · Q4 8.0% · 4Q avg 6.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
4.8%
4.8 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.7% |
7.2%
1.5 pts better
|
5.4%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.0% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 5.0% · 4Q avg 5.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 32.9% |
21.6%
11.3 pts worse
|
19.6%
13.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 40.3% · Q2 43.3% · Q3 30.5% · Q4 16.7% · 4Q avg 32.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 16.2% |
15.0%
1.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.9% · Q2 17.3% · Q3 13.6% · Q4 8.5% · 4Q avg 16.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 12.0% |
21.5%
9.5 pts better
|
16.3%
4.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 12.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 6.0% |
16.8%
10.8 pts better
|
14.9%
8.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.8% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 5.7% · Q4 7.4% · 4Q avg 6.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
0.9%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.3% |
2.6%
1.3 pts better
|
1.7%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.7% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 13.6% |
21.2%
7.6 pts better
|
19.8%
6.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.9% · Q2 10.8% · Q3 15.1% · Q4 11.2% · 4Q avg 13.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.6% |
6.0%
3.4 pts better
|
5.1%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 2.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 81.9% |
79.9%
2 pts better
|
81.7%
0.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 69.8% · Q2 78.4% · Q3 85.0% · Q4 92.2% · 4Q avg 81.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.6% |
13.2%
4.6 pts better
|
12.0%
3.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 8.6% · Observed 8.7% · Expected 11.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.5% |
1.5%
1 pts better
|
1.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 83.7% |
78.1%
5.6 pts better
|
79.7%
4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 83.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.8% |
22.9%
3.1 pts better
|
23.9%
4.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.8% · Observed 17.4% · Expected 20.9% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Rights (8 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-07-07
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-07-07
Fire Safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-07
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-07-07
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-03-28
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-03-28
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2022-09-13
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-09-13
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-09-13
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-09-13
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2022-09-13
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-09-13
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-04-17
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-15
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-12
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-05-12
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-05-12
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-24
Health
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-09-21
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $17,345
Fine
Fine · fine $10,527
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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