Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home · Granite Falls, NC
Contact & location
100 Sunset StreetGranite Falls, NC 28630
Caldwell County
- Phone
- (828) 396-2387
- ZIP code
- 28630 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 113.5 (95% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Granite Falls Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
- Chain
- Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation (18 facilities, avg 4.2★)
- Medicare certified since
- December 3, 1985
- 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
- 3.62 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.38 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.57 (state 0.89 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.66 (state 2.34 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.30 (state 3.40 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 32.5 (state 49.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 31.3 (state 45.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 10, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 0.0 (state 4.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 3 health · 17 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-21 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-23 |
| 2025-05-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-23 |
| 2024-05-31 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-16 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $51,188 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-31 | Fine | $51,188 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ardent Health and Rehabilitation Co (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Nelson, John (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reid, Jill (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sanstone Management Company, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sprenger, Christopher (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tanner, Hunter (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sprenger, Christopher (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sprenger, Christopher (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, John (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tanner, Hunter (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, John (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reid, Jill (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sanstone Management Company, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tanner, Hunter (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation?
Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation has a 4-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 Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 114 residents per day.
Has Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $51,188 in the last three years.
Who owns Hickory Falls Health and 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 Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation?
(828) 396-2387. The facility is located at 100 Sunset Street, Granite Falls, NC 28630.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.