Nursing home · Morganton, NC
Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation
109 Foothills Drive, Morganton, NC 28655 · (828) 580-7000
Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Morganton, North Carolina (Burke County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1980. On average it cares for 98 residents a day (about 81% of its certified beds). It is part of Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation, a group of 18 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars; the average in North Carolina is 3.0.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | North Carolina avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.86 | 3.87 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.55 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.34 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | – | 49% | 45% |
| RN turnover | – | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | January 23, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 0 below the state average of 5 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Grace Heights Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation?
CMS rates Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation have?
120 certified beds, with an average of 98 residents a day.
Does Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation?
(828) 580-7000. Address: 109 Foothills Drive, Morganton, NC 28655.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).