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Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center
1410 East Gaston Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 345159
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 25 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 6 actual harm, 13 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 5
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 1 fine, total $71,117
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- July 2, 2025
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.9 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | July 2, 2025 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | April 13, 2024 | 16 | 7 | 13 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 52 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
25 health citations across 5 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
July 2, 2025: 3 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/25/2025 |
| D | F-0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/25/2025 |
| D | F-0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/25/2025 |
May 1, 2025: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 06/22/2024 |
April 13, 2024: 7 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/14/2024 |
| G | F-0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/14/2024 |
| D | F-0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/14/2024 |
| G | F-0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/14/2024 |
| G | F-0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/14/2024 |
| D | F-0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/14/2024 |
| G | F-0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/14/2024 |
February 15, 2024: 8 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/13/2024 |
| D | F-0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/14/2024 |
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 01/05/2024 |
| G | F-0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/14/2024 |
| D | F-0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/13/2024 |
| D | F-0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/13/2024 |
| D | F-0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/14/2024 |
| G | F-0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/14/2024 |
November 10, 2022: 6 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/09/2022 |
| D | F-0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/09/2022 |
| D | F-0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/09/2022 |
| D | F-0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/09/2022 |
| D | F-0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/09/2022 |
| D | F-0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/09/2022 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations across 2 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/13/2024 | D | K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2024 |
| 04/13/2024 | D | K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2024 |
| 04/13/2024 | D | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2024 |
| 04/13/2024 | D | K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2024 |
| 11/10/2022 | D | K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/07/2023 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2024 | Fine | $71,117 | — |
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.8 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.75 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.74 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.31 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.4 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.55 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 52.2 | 49 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 42.9 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 1 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center LLC
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Sovereign Healthcare Holdings (43 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 120
- Average residents per day
- 98
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- October 11, 1976
- County/parish
- Lincoln
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
30 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOVEREIGN CAROLINA HOLDINGS LLC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CRONQUIST 2015 FAMILY TR | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| JOHN J NOTERMANN BUSINESS TR | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MANGINE, JOHN | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CHERY, DAWN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KAAR, SUSAN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PECK, ROBERT | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CRONQUIST, ROYCE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KELLY, MICHELLE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MELTON, DONALD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| COOKHORNE, MICHELLE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| GHANNAM, WASEEM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MANGINE, JOHN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NOTERMANN, BRENDA | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FORVIS MAZARS LLP | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HSP CAROLINA LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SABRA HEALTH CARE REIT INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SOVEREIGN CAROLINA DISBURSEMENTS LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CHERY, DAWN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| COOKHORNE, MICHELLE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CRONQUIST, ROYCE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| GHANNAM, WASEEM | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KAAR, SUSAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KELLY, MICHELLE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MANGINE, JOHN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MELTON, DONALD | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NOTERMANN, WILLIAM | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PECK, ROBERT | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- DHSR Complaint Intake Unit: File a Complaint. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.