Cycle 1
Health 2025-08-25 · Fire 2024-08-01
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Connelly Spring, NC
Carolina Rehab Center of Burke
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $26,014 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
3647 Miller Bridge Road, Connelly Spring, NC
(828) 397-3144
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
90
Certified beds
Average residents
82
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Lifeworks Rehab
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2003-03-25
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.56
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.02
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.16
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.32
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
57%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
1.8
0.6 pts better
|
1.9
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.4 |
1.8
1.4 pts better
|
1.8
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.1% |
91.5%
6.6 pts better
|
93.4%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.1% |
94.1%
9 pts worse
|
95.5%
10.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.2% |
3.6%
0.4 pts better
|
3.3%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.0% |
4.8%
1.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.6% |
7.2%
3.6 pts better
|
5.4%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 46.4% |
21.6%
24.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
26.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.6% |
15.0%
6.4 pts better
|
16.7%
8.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 41.6% |
21.5%
20.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
25.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 25.2% |
16.8%
8.4 pts worse
|
14.9%
10.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.4% |
0.9%
0.5 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.2% |
21.2%
5 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 71.0% |
79.9%
8.9 pts worse
|
81.7%
10.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 14.3% |
13.2%
1.1 pts worse
|
12.0%
2.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.6% |
1.5%
0.1 pts worse
|
1.6%
About the same
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 74.3% |
78.1%
3.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
5.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.1% |
22.9%
3.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-08-01 · Fire 2023-02-09
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-02-09 · Fire 2021-04-15
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-01
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-10-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-01
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2024-10-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-01
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-10-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-01
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-10-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-01
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-10-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-01
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-10-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-03-26
C · Minimal harm
2023-02-09
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
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 2023-03-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-15
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2021-06-12
Inspection history
Recent health citations
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-08-25
F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-07-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-25
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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 2025-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-25
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-09-15
C · Minimal harm
2025-08-25
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-09-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-01
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-08-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-01
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-08-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-01
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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 2024-08-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-01
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-01
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-01
F646 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected 2024-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-01
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-01
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-17
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-02-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-17
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-20
G · Actual harm
2024-01-22
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-02-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-22
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-02-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-06
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$16,985
2025-08-25
Fine
Fine · fine $16,985
Fine
$517
2024-01-22
Fine
Fine · fine $517
Fine
$8,512
2024-01-22
Fine
Fine · fine $8,512
Fine
Ownership
Carolina Burke Holdings I LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Charles 1994 Family Grantor Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Ck 2008 Family Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Drm South LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Lauren 2020 Family Grantor Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Lauren 2020 LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Leps 2003 Family Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Mcgroarty, Heather
Corporate Director · Individual
Mcgroarty, Heather
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Norman 5571 & Family LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Norman 5571 Family Grantor Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Norman 5571 LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Rl 2008 Family Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Robin 2008 Family Grantor Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Robin 2008 LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Rsbrm South Manager LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Saul 2012 Family Grantor Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Springrock South LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Summer South LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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