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Abernathy Laurels
102 Leonard Avenue, Newton, NC 28658 · Catawba County · (828) 464-8260
174 certified beds, about 158 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1977
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 345161 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 5, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the North Carolina average is 4.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 3 health citations since April 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.36 hours per resident per day, against 3.85 across North Carolina and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.82 of those hours.
33.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (North Carolina average 49.0%).
CMS links it to Everyage Senior Living, an affiliated group of 3 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 3 health citations on file.
September 5, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and Medical Director and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide care in a safe manner when a dependent rolled out of bed while care was being provided. She was sent to the hospital for evaluation and was identified with a subdural hematoma (a collection of blood between the brain's outer covering and the surface of the brain). She required no treatment at the hospital, was sent back to the facility the same day, did not experience pain as a result of the injury, and was not receiving a blood thinner. This deficient practice affected for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for supervision to prevent accidents (Resident #39).
July 11, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews and interviews the facility failed to post cautionary safety signs that indicated the use of oxygen for 5 of 6 residents reviewed for respiratory care (Resident #79, #93, #136, #137 and #161).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and Nurse Practitioner (NP) interviews the facility failed to ensure a resident's (Resident #32) code status election was accurate throughout the medical record for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #32) reviewed for advanced directives.
April 13, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 2 on July 11, 2024, 1 on April 13, 2023, 1 on May 5, 2022.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.36 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.82 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.96 | 3.42 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.88 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.66 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 33.2% | 49.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 21.2% | 45.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.64 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.52 on weekdays and 3.96 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.36 in April to June 2025 to 4.36 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.36 | 0.82 | 4.52 | 3.96 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 158 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.18 | 0.77 | 4.33 | 3.79 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 167 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.38 | 0.85 | 4.56 | 3.92 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 162 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.36 | 0.76 | 4.56 | 3.88 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 161 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| North Carolina, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.65 | 0.53 | 3.82 | 3.25 | 8.0% | 0.7% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 26.9 | 15.6 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.6 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.9 | 18.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 5.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.7 | 14.0 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 21.6 | 22.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.5 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: EVERYAGE. CMS links this home to Everyage Senior Living, a group of 3 nursing homes averaging 4.3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everyage | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 12/14/1987 | |
| Everyage | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 12/14/1987 | |
| Abernethy, Julius | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2022 | |
| Alcorn, Gregory | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2021 | |
| Bolick, Lawrence | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2020 | |
| Branch, Anthony | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2017 | |
| Clapp, Kenneth | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2025 | |
| Erdman, Charles | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Gilliam, Jeffrey J | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2020 | |
| Gray, Paul | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Horton, Michelle | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2022 | |
| Howell, Parker | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2013 | |
| Maddox, Lamont | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| March, Mills | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2017 | |
| Smith, Shane | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2022 | |
| Stone, Susan | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2025 | |
| Street, Jody | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Sullivan, Diana | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Thie, Ronald | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2015 | |
| Tobin, Cory | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2020 | |
| Wiley, Margaret | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Wood, Kathy | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Jones, Tammy | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/01/2023 | |
| Reimann, Aimee | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2013 | |
| Sloan, Heather | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/12/2025 | |
| Syria, Lee | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2012 | |
| Syria, Lee | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2013 | |
| Everyage | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/15/2025 | |
| Abernethy, Julius | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2022 | |
| Alcorn, Gregory | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2021 | |
| Bolick, Lawrence | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2020 | |
| Branch, Anthony | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2017 | |
| Clapp, Kenneth | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2025 | |
| Erdman, Charles | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Gilliam, Jeffrey J | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2020 | |
| Gray, Paul | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Horton, Michelle | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2022 | |
| Howell, Parker | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2013 | |
| Jones, Ashley | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/26/2015 | |
| Larson, Sean | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Maddox, Lamont | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| March, Mills | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2017 | |
| McIntosh, Amber | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/11/2013 | |
| Smith, Shane | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2022 | |
| Stone, Susan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2025 | |
| Street, Jody | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Sullivan, Diana | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Thie, Ronald | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2015 | |
| Tobin, Cory | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2020 | |
| Wiley, Margaret | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Wood, Kathy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 5, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 11, 2024: "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."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Conover, 4.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- The Greens at Hickory Hickory, 8.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Trinity Ridge Hickory, 10.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Trinity Village Hickory, 10.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- The Greens at Viewmont Hickory, 11.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation Lincolnton, 12 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center Lincolnton, 12.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- The Greens at Lincolnton Lincolnton, 13.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 18 citations
North Carolina contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in North Carolina. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: NC Division of Health Service Regulation, Nursing Home Licensure and Certification Section, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: North Carolina Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: NC DHSR Regulated Facilities search (Statements of Deficiencies), where North Carolina publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Abernathy Laurels's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Abernathy Laurels 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Abernathy Laurels get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on September 5, 2025. The North Carolina average is 4.7.
- Has Abernathy Laurels been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Abernathy Laurels accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Abernathy Laurels?
- CMS lists 51 owners and managers, and links the home to Everyage Senior Living. Legal business name: EVERYAGE.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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