Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 28602 (Hickory, NC)
ZIP code 28602 takes in part of Hickory, NC. The latest data lists 7 listed care providers with a mailing address here: 2 nursing homes, 2 home health agencies, 1 inpatient rehabilitation facilities, 2 assisted living facilities. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 3.8 out of 5.
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All providers in ZIP 28602
CMS data for ZIP 28602
The current data counts 7 care providers in ZIP 28602; 4 (57%) publish an overall rating. Recorded ownership divides as 2 for-profit, 2 non-profit, 1 government. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at Trinity Ridge (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 270 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 4.15 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 25.1% where reported.
| Providers on record | 7 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 4 of 7 (57%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.8 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Trinity Ridge (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit, 2 non-profit, 1 government |
| Certified beds (total) | 270 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
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Comparing providers in ZIP 28602
A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 28602, Hickory, NC, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
Care types in ZIP 28602
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Home Health Agencies | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Assisted Living Facilities | 2 | View ZIP directory |
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEST CARE ASSISTED LIVING INC | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER | Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility | Not rated | non-profit | — | 0 |
| CENTERWELL HOME HEALTH | Home Health Agency | 4.0 | government | — | 0 |
| GENTIVA HEALTH SERVICES | Home Health Agency | 4.0 | for-profit | — | 0 |
| SUMTER AL HOLDINGS | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| The Greens at Hickory | Nursing Home | 2.0 | for-profit | 150 | 0 |
| Trinity Ridge | Nursing Home | 5.0 | non-profit | 120 | 0 |
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