Morganton, NC

Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $7,901 in total fines with 11 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

107 Magnolia Drive, Morganton, NC

(828) 437-8760

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

121

Certified beds

Average residents

75

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Principle Long Term Care

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1981-10-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

44 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

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.60

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.59 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.39

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.87 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.05

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.33 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.04

All reported nurse hours · state 3.78 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

0.99

RN + LPN hours · state 1.45 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.74

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.34 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.29

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.38 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.06

Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.59

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

2.99

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.39

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

33%

Annual RN turnover · state 48% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

40%

Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

13,266

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

7.02

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9806

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 20.50% · Performance 21.59% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 6.69% · Performance 8.47% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

2.81

Baseline 69.77% · Performance 54.90% · Measure score 2.81 · Achievement 2.15 · Improvement 2.81

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0

Baseline 3.47 hours · Performance 3.16 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.61%
10.72%
0.1 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 35 · Observed rate 11.43% · Lower 95% interval 6.08%
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays 16 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.22
1.02
0.2 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 97.3%
95.27%
2 pts better
Numerator 36 · Denominator 37
Falls with major injury 2.7%
0.77%
1.9 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 37
Discharge self-care score 27.27%
53.69%
26.4 pts worse
Numerator 6 · Denominator 22
Discharge mobility score 27.27%
50.94%
23.7 pts worse
Numerator 6 · Denominator 22
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 8.11%
2.29%
5.8 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 37 · Adjusted rate 6.48%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 8.47%
7.12%
1.4 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 34 · Observed rate 14.71% · Lower 95% interval 4.25%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 8.75%
8.2%
0.6 pts better
Numerator 7 · Denominator 80
Staff flu vaccination coverage 43.18%
42%
1.2 pts better
Numerator 57 · Denominator 132
Discharge function score 50%
56.45%
6.5 pts worse
Numerator 11 · Denominator 22
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.1
1.8
0.3 pts worse
1.9
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.1 · Observed 3.5 · Expected 3.1 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.0
1.8
0.2 pts worse
1.8
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.0 · Observed 2.7 · Expected 2.2 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.0%
91.5%
7.5 pts worse
93.4%
9.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 88.9% · Q2 81.7% · Q3 82.8% · Q4 83.1% · 4Q avg 84.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.9%
94.1%
2.8 pts better
95.5%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.0%
3.6%
0.6 pts better
3.3%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.1%
4.8%
0.7 pts better
11.4%
7.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.6% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 4.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 12.1%
7.2%
4.9 pts worse
5.4%
6.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 20.0% · Q3 12.2% · Q4 11.3% · 4Q avg 12.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 36.5%
21.6%
14.9 pts worse
19.6%
16.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 40.8% · Q2 40.0% · Q3 32.0% · Q4 33.3% · 4Q avg 36.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.0%
15.0%
2 pts better
16.7%
3.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.5% · Q2 15.8% · Q3 17.1% · Q4 8.9% · 4Q avg 13.0% · 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 20.9%
21.5%
0.6 pts better
16.3%
4.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 20.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.1%
16.8%
6.7 pts better
14.9%
4.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.3% · Q2 14.0% · Q3 11.9% · Q4 7.0% · 4Q avg 10.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.9%
0.9 pts better
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% · 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 1.9% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 17.9%
21.2%
3.3 pts better
19.8%
1.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.4% · Q2 26.6% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 23.0% · 4Q avg 17.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 7.6%
6.0%
1.6 pts worse
5.1%
2.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.9% · Q2 7.7% · Q3 6.3% · Q4 3.5% · 4Q avg 7.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 74.3%
79.9%
5.6 pts worse
81.7%
7.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 72.9% · Q2 81.0% · Q3 76.4% · Q4 68.9% · 4Q avg 74.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 17.3%
13.2%
4.1 pts worse
12.0%
5.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.3% · Observed 20.0% · Expected 12.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 79.5%
78.1%
1.4 pts better
79.7%
0.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 79.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 18.2%
22.9%
4.7 pts better
23.9%
5.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.2% · Observed 23.3% · Expected 30.5% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-19 · Fire 2024-09-25

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-09-25 · Fire 2023-08-03

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-08-03 · Fire 2022-03-30

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

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 2023-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2023-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

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 2023-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-12-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-30

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2022-05-11

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-19

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2026-02-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-19

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2026-02-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-19

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 2026-02-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-19

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 2026-02-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-19

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2026-02-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-19

F659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Corrected 2026-02-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-19

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 2026-02-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-19

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-06-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-19

F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2026-02-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-19

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-02-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-04

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-09-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

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 2024-10-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2024-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

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 2024-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2024-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2024-10-23

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-25

F575 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

Corrected 2024-10-23

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-25

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2024-10-23

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-25

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2024-10-23

G · Actual harm 2023-08-03

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-21

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$7,901 2023-08-03

Fine

Fine · fine $7,901

Fine

Ownership

Boice, Gale

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 44 facilities 2018-03-05
Hill, Raymond

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2011-01-01
Hill, Robert

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2011-01-01
Hill, Robert

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2011-01-01
Hill, Roger

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2011-01-01
Hill, Stephen

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2011-01-01
Johnson, Dianne

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2011-01-01
Principle It Services, Inc.

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 43 facilities 2011-01-01
Principle Long Term Care, Inc.

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 44 facilities 2011-01-01
Principle Long Term Care, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 44 facilities 2011-01-01

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