Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation

Nursing Home · Morganton, NC

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number345187

Contact & location

109 Foothills Drive
Morganton, NC 28655
Burke County
Phone
(828) 580-7000
ZIP code
28655 – all care providers

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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

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.9
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.7
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

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
DateCitationSeverityStatus
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

NameRoleSince
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.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.