Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation
Nursing Home · Morganton, NC
Contact & location
109 Foothills DriveMorganton, NC 28655
Burke County
- Phone
- (828) 580-7000
- ZIP code
- 28655 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 95.2 (79% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Grace Heights Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center LLC
- Chain
- Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation (18 facilities, avg 4.2★)
- Medicare certified since
- June 1, 1980
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.88 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.43 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.85 (state 0.89 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.60 (state 2.34 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.47 (state 3.40 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 23, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 0.0 (state 4.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 3 health · 9 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-12 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-26 |
| 2024-03-07 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-26 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Sprenger, Christopher (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Sprenger, Christopher (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation?
Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in North Carolina.
How many beds does Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 95 residents per day.
Has Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation?
It is part of Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation?
(828) 580-7000. The facility is located at 109 Foothills Drive, Morganton, NC 28655.
Other nursing homes in Morganton
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★★★★ -
Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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★★
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.