The Greens at Viewmont
220 13th Avenue Place NW, Hickory, NC 28601 · (828) 328-5646
For profit - Limited Liability company · 104 certified beds
The Greens at Viewmont has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 1 citation (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $34,597 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 23, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- 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.July 23, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 20, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- 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.March 8, 2024 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.March 8, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.March 8, 2024 · F0606 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.March 8, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,796April 20, 2026
- Fine of $8,400March 8, 2024
- Fine of $8,401March 8, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.45 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.67 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.70 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.08 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.7% | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 104 |
| Average residents per day | 87 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Trinity Ridge Hickory · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Trinity Village Hickory · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Greens at Hickory Hickory · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Conover Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Conover · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Abernathy Laurels Newton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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