Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation
109 Foothills Drive, Morganton, NC 28655
Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Morganton, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJanuary 23, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Health citations since March 7, 20243 (North Carolina average 18)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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 July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.5 to 3.9 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Fire safety inspection on January 23, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 20, 2026.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0351 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
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.
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 December 20, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on September 11, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on September 11, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2024.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on March 7, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fire safety inspection on August 31, 2023
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 10, 2023.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 10, 2023.
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 November 10, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 10, 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 10, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (828) 580-7000
- Last standard health inspection
- January 23, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 97.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Grace Heights Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center LLC
- Chain
- Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the North Carolina average (3 vs 18).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SPRENGER, CHRISTOPHER5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 07/01/2019
- SPRENGER, CHRISTOPHEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2019
Questions
When was Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation last inspected?
CMS lists January 23, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation have?
CMS lists 3 health citations since March 7, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.