Nursing homes in Morganton, NC
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Morganton, part of the Burke area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Morganton, North Carolina, have access to three nursing home facilities located within the 28655 ZIP code area of Burke County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these local facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars. Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation currently stands as the highest-rated option in the city, holding a prestigious 5-star designation for its quality of care.
Rating distribution
avg 3.3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Morganton
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Morganton
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Morganton reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 2 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Morganton
| Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation SANSTONE HEALTH & REHABILITATION · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Autumn Care of Drexel SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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