Shaire Nursing Center
1450 Shaire Center Drive, Lenoir, NC 28645
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Shaire Nursing Center Compares
Shaire Nursing Center is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lenoir, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (2.1%) is below the North Carolina average of 14.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lenoir, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 2.1% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.0% (85% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.4% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (55% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.3% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.6% — better than the North Carolina average of 22.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 419 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Shaire Nursing Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Shaire Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Lenoir.
What keeps Shaire Nursing Center's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Shaire Nursing Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.1% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Shaire Nursing Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.4% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Shaire Nursing Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Shaire Nursing Center's rating advantage in Lenoir?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Shaire Nursing Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Lenoir
Lenoir sits in Caldwell County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 16,534 (20.1%)
- Median age
- 45.1 years
- Median household income
- $46,094
- Median home value
- $125,200
Demographics for Caldwell County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lenoir.
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