The Greens at Hickory
3031 Tate Boulevard Se · Hickory, NC · 28602 · 8283223343
150 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Cch Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.13 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 15, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345232 · certified since December 1, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.