For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

Mecklenburg Heath and Rehabilitation

2415 Sandy Porter Road, Charlotte, NC 28273

5.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Limited Liability company
100 Certified Beds
82 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 6.36%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 5.09%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 0.96%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 30.24%

Lower is better

How Mecklenburg Heath and Rehabilitation Compares

Mecklenburg Heath and Rehabilitation is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Charlotte, 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 (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.0%) is below the North Carolina average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.

Among the 20 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Charlotte, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.6 stars.

By the numbers vs. North Carolina average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.1% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.1% (64% lower).
  • Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (73% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.4% — worse than the North Carolina average of 5.8%.
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.2% — worse than the North Carolina average of 23.0% (32% higher).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 420 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask Mecklenburg Heath and Rehabilitation

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Mecklenburg Heath and Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in Charlotte.

How is Mecklenburg Heath and Rehabilitation addressing its staffing levels rating?

CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.

What practices help Mecklenburg Heath and Rehabilitation keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.1% here versus 14.1% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help Mecklenburg Heath and Rehabilitation keep falls with major injury below the state average?

Falls with major injury is 1.0% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How does Mecklenburg Heath and Rehabilitation maintain staffing when occupancy is high?

The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 100 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at Mecklenburg Heath and Rehabilitation?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What explains Mecklenburg Heath and Rehabilitation's rating advantage in Charlotte?

Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.6 stars across 20 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.

The Senior Community Around Charlotte

Charlotte sits in Mecklenburg County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.2% of the population — a lower share of seniors than North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+
122,780 (11.2%)
Median age
35.2 years
Median household income
$69,240
Median home value
$253,500

Demographics for Mecklenburg County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Charlotte.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 345471
County Mecklenburg
Total Beds 100
Occupied Beds 92
Occupancy Rate 92%
Ownership For profit - Limited Liability company

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Location

2415 Sandy Porter Road, Charlotte, NC 28273

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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