01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-06-10 | 0 | 2025-05-21 | 4 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-05-21 | 2 | 2024-01-18 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-01-18 | 1 | 2022-09-20 | 6 |
CMS CCN 3452462026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Hickory Falls Health And Rehabilitation
100 Sunset Street · Granite Falls, NC 28630 · Caldwell County
Certified beds120CMS provider file
Recent citation rows20current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
20 rows in the current release
1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 5 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-05-21 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-232025-05-21 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-232025-05-21 · FIREK0211Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-082025-05-21 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-082025-05-21 · FIREK0511Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-082025-05-21 · FIREK0918Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-082024-05-31 · HEALTHF0600Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2024-05-16 · complaint2024-01-18 · FIREK0161Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-062024-01-18 · FIREK0281Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-062024-01-18 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-062024-01-18 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-062024-01-18 · FIREK0521Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-062024-01-18 · FIREK0914Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-062024-01-18 · FIREK0918Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-062022-09-20 · FIREK0161Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-082022-09-20 · FIREK0372Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-082022-09-20 · FIREK0511Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-082022-09-20 · FIREK0521Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-082022-09-20 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-082022-09-20 · FIREK0923Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-0803 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-31 | Fine | $51,188 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- ARDENT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION COOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 06/01/2015
- SPRENGER, CHRISTOPHERIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2015
- NELSON, JOHNIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/2025
- TANNER, HUNTERIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/07/2025
- SPRENGER, CHRISTOPHERIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2015
- SANSTONE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
- NELSON, JOHNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/2025
- REID, JILLIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/22/2021
- TANNER, HUNTERIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/07/2025
- SANSTONE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/12/2025
- NELSON, JOHNIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/2025
- REID, JILLIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/22/2021
- SPRENGER, CHRISTOPHERIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/30/2020
- TANNER, HUNTERIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/07/2025
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.62per resident day
RN hours0.38per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.30per resident day
Staff turnover32.5%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the North Carolina ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.