Trinity Ridge
2140 Medical Park Drive, Hickory, NC 28602
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Trinity Ridge Compares
Trinity Ridge is a 120-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Hickory, 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 staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.7%) is below the North Carolina average of 5.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hickory, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.0% — worse than the North Carolina average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.5% (33% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.8% — worse than the North Carolina average of 22.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 419 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Trinity Ridge
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Trinity Ridge with other nursing homes in Hickory.
How is Trinity Ridge addressing its quality measures 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 Trinity Ridge keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.7% here versus 5.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Trinity Ridge doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 27.8% here versus 22.8% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Trinity Ridge maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Trinity Ridge?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Trinity Ridge's rating advantage in Hickory?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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