College Pines Health And Rehabilitation
Connelly Springs, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345446) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $16,801
Phone: (828) 580-6800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
College Pines Health And Rehabilitation holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. It has a 4-star health inspection rating and a 4-star staffing rating.
College Pines Health And Rehabilitation reports 3.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.5%.
College Pines Health And Rehabilitation has 2 federal fines on record totaling $16,801.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
College Pines Health And Rehabilitation is a for-profit nursing facility in Connelly Springs, North Carolina, certified for 100 beds with an average of 90.5 residents. First approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on October 13, 1993, the facility currently accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, College Pines holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its component ratings are 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.99 nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.5%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $16,801.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility by CMS, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which flags facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
College Pines is part of the Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 18 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.2 stars. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present 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?
College Pines has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and 24.5% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $16,801.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 100 beds with an average of 90.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation chain, which has 18 facilities averaging a 4.2-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on October 13, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (4 stars).
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 8285806800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8285806800 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345446?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.