Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation
931 N Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation Compares
Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation is a 63-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lincolnton, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (5.2%) is below the North Carolina average of 14.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 63 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lincolnton, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.2% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.0% (63% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (49% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.5% (32% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.9% — better than the North Carolina average of 22.8% (30% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 419 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in Lincolnton.
What keeps Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.2% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 63 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation's rating advantage in Lincolnton?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Lincolnton
Lincolnton sits in Lincoln County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 14,982 (17.7%)
- Median age
- 43.6 years
- Median household income
- $59,592
- Median home value
- $187,000
Demographics for Lincoln County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lincolnton.
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