Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Mint Hill, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345562) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $105,396 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (704) 545-2377 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Clear Creek reports 4.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.1%.
Clear Creek has 2 federal fines on record totaling $105,396.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Mint Hill, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, with an average daily census of 111.7 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 7, 2013.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Clear Creek holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.22868 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63996 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.1%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $105,396.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. There is no abuse icon on record, and CMS has not placed this facility under Special Focus Facility status.
Clear Creek is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain, which operates 40 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars, meaning this facility rates below its chain's average. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Clear Creek has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.22868 hours per resident per day, including 0.63996 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 56.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $105,396.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Clear Creek has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 111.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain, which operates 40 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 7, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Clear Creek scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7045452377 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7045452377 to schedule a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345562?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.