Trinity Ridge
2140 Medical Park Drive, Hickory, NC 28602
Trinity Ridge is a nursing home in Hickory, North Carolina. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (828) 322-6995
- Last standard health inspection
- June 18, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 113.4
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Lutheran Home - Hickory West, INC
- Chain
- Lutheran Services Carolinas
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the North Carolina average (5 vs 18).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.6 to 3.9 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 18, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2026.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 18, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2025.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of September 24, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on March 27, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2025.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2025.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 27, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2025.
Citation K0911. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.2 to 3.7 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 29, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2023.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 29, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- LSA MANAGEMENT, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/04/2004
- LUTHERAN HOME HICKORY WEST PROPERTY, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/05/1988
- CORDER, JOHNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2012
- GOINS, TEDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2004
- HUFFMAN, HANNAHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/28/2018
- SMITH, KESHAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2004
Questions
When was Trinity Ridge last inspected?
CMS lists June 18, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Trinity Ridge have?
CMS lists 5 health citations since November 29, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Trinity Ridge been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Trinity Ridge?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Trinity Ridge a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.