Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation
109 Foothills Drive, Morganton, NC 28655 · (828) 580-7000
For profit - Limited Liability company · 120 certified beds
Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 0 citations (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 23, 2026 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.March 7, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.March 7, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.88 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.43 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.85 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.60 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 95.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Autumn Care of Drexel Morganton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Morganton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- College Pines Health and Rehabilitation Connelly Springs · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Carolina Rehab Center of Burke Connelly Springs · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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