College Pines Health and Rehabilitation

Nursing Home · Connelly Springs, NC

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number345446

Contact & location

95 Locust Street
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
Burke County
Phone
(828) 580-6800
ZIP code
28612 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
100
Residents per day
90.5 (91% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
College Pines Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center LLC
Chain
Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation (18 facilities, avg 4.2★)
Medicare certified since
October 13, 1993
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.99 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.51 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.88 (state 0.89 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.60 (state 2.34 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.33 (state 3.40 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
24.5 (state 49.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
40.0 (state 45.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 29, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 4.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
6 health · 4 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-29 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-30
2026-04-29 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-08
2024-03-06 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-03-05
2024-03-06 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-03-05
2024-03-06 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-08
2023-11-30 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-28

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

2 penalties in the last three years, including $16,801 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-03-06Fine$8,401
2024-03-06Fine$8,400

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 College Pines Health and Rehabilitation?

College Pines Health and 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 College Pines Health and Rehabilitation have?

It has 100 certified beds and cares for about 91 residents per day.

Has College Pines Health and Rehabilitation been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $16,801 in the last three years.

Who owns College Pines Health and Rehabilitation?

It is part of Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of College Pines Health and Rehabilitation?

(828) 580-6800. The facility is located at 95 Locust Street, Connelly Springs, NC 28612.

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