The Greens at Hickory
3031 Tate Boulevard SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How The Greens at Hickory Compares
The Greens at Hickory is a 150-bed for-profit nursing facility in Hickory, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.6%) is below the North Carolina average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 150 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hickory, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.1% — worse than the North Carolina average of 14.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (54% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.3% — worse than the North Carolina average of 5.8% (27% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.5% — better than the North Carolina average of 23.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 420 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Greens at Hickory
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Greens at Hickory with other nursing homes in Hickory.
How is The Greens at Hickory addressing its health inspections 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 The Greens at Hickory keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is The Greens at Hickory doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.3% here versus 5.8% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Greens at Hickory?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does The Greens at Hickory lag behind other Hickory options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at The Greens at Hickory?
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 Hickory
Hickory sits in Catawba County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% 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+
- 28,148 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 41.6 years
- Median household income
- $54,690
- Median home value
- $156,200
Demographics for Catawba County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hickory.
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