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Hibriten Mountain Nursing And Rehabilitation

Lenoir, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345329) · 100 certified beds

⚠ CMS consumer warning: CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare ↗.
CMS overall rating: 1★ (state average 2.93★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $53,110
Phone: (828) 754-3888 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Hibriten Mountain Nursing And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.

Hibriten Mountain Nursing And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 3.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.7%.

CMS records show Hibriten Mountain Nursing And Rehabilitation has 2 federal fines totaling $53,110.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Hibriten Mountain Nur… Hibriten Mountain Nur…: 1★ 1★ NC average NC average: 2.93★ 2.93★ Avardis Health chain avg Avardis Health chain avg: 2★ 2★

About this facility

Hibriten Mountain Nursing And Rehabilitation is a 100-certified-bed nursing home in Lenoir, Caldwell County, North Carolina, with an average of 83 residents. The facility is organized as a non-profit (Other) provider and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved on October 3, 1990.

According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are: health inspection 1 star, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 2 stars.

Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.15 per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.7%.

On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $53,110.00, and 0 payment denials.

CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families are advised to review the facility's full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details of the underlying citation.

The facility is part of the Avardis Health chain, which operates 38 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the 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?

The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 3.15 hours per resident per day, with 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 50.7%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $53,110.00 and 0 payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program designation is listed in the data provided.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It is certified for 100 beds and has an average of 83 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a non-profit (Other) facility that is part of the Avardis Health chain, which operates 38 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.0 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It was first approved for certification on October 3, 1990.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 1, 1, 2, and 4 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8287543888 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 8287543888 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345329?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.