Caldwell County · North Carolina

Nursing homes in Caldwell County, North Carolina

CMS data lists 4 certified nursing homes across 2 cities in Caldwell County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.

4 facilities2 citiesCMS data · updated 2026-08-21

At a glance

CMS rates 4 of 4 certified nursing homes in Caldwell County. 1 holds a 1-star overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon. The average CMS overall rating here is 3, compared with the North Carolina average of 2.94; averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated.
Certified nursing homes
4
across 2 cities
Average CMS overall
3
North Carolina avg 2.94
1-star overall (CMS)
1
CMS abuse icon shown
1
Federal penalty records
$273,568
Payment denial records
2
Higher-severity citations
10

How Caldwell County compares

The county's CMS overall rating profile against North Carolina, on the same scale.

CMS overall rating distribution

How Caldwell County's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with North Carolina.

tick = North CarolinaThis pageNorth Carolina
5★1 · 25.0%20.2%
4★1 · 25.0%16.9%
3★0 · 0.0%20.0%
2★1 · 25.0%20.0%
1★1 · 25.0%21.9%
Not rated0 · 0.0%1.0%
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CMS overall rating distribution
RatingProvidersShareNorth Carolina
CMS overall rating 5125.0%20.2%
CMS overall rating 4125.0%16.9%
CMS overall rating 300.0%20.0%
CMS overall rating 2125.0%20.0%
CMS overall rating 1125.0%21.9%
Not rated00.0%1.0%
Total4100.0%100.0%

County shares are calculated from the 4 CMS-certified nursing homes in Caldwell County; North Carolina shares from all 420 in the state. CMS star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.

CMS-reported data

Where facilities are concentrated

The cities holding the largest share of Caldwell County nursing homes.

The 2 largest cities hold 100% of the county’s 4 nursing homes.

  1. Lenoir3 · 75%
  2. Granite Falls1 · 25%
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2 total

Facilities in Caldwell County

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Search, filter, and sort the 4 nursing homes in Caldwell County. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.

CMS overall
4 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Hibriten Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation
CCN 345329
Lenoir, NCCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Shown$53,110
Lenoir Health and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 345138
Lenoir, NCCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$169,270
Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation
CCN 345246
Granite Falls, NCCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$51,188
Shaire Nursing Center
CCN 345483
Lenoir, NCCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Caldwell County, North Carolina?

This dataset includes 4 CMS-certified nursing homes in Caldwell County, North Carolina, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 2 cities. Of these, 1 has a 1-star CMS overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon.

What is the average CMS rating in Caldwell County?

The average CMS overall star rating across the 4 nursing homes in Caldwell County is 3, compared with the North Carolina average of 2.94. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I compare nursing homes in Caldwell County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Caldwell County with official sources?

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Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for Caldwell County and may lag conditions on the ground. A county average excludes facilities CMS has not rated. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.