Abernathy Laurels
102 Leonard Avenue, Newton, NC 28658 · (828) 464-8260
Non profit - Corporation · 174 certified beds
Abernathy Laurels has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 1 citation (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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 5, 2025 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 5, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
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 | 4.36 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.82 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.66 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.88 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 33.2% | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 174 |
| Average residents per day | 157.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Conover Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Conover · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Trinity Ridge Hickory · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Trinity Village Hickory · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Abernathy Laurels on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.