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College Pines Health and Rehabilitation

95 LOCUST STREET, Connelly Springs, NC, 28612
(828) 580-6800
www.sanstonehealth.com/locations/college-pines
100 licensed beds
★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections4/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
100
CMS facility ID
345446
Care type
Nursing home
County
Burke
Facility name
College Pines Health and Rehabilitation
Street address
95 LOCUST STREET
City / state / ZIP
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
Phone
(828) 580-6800
Website
www.sanstonehealth.com/locations/college-pines

About this facility — College Pines Health and Rehabilitation

College Pines Health and Rehabilitation is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Connelly Springs, North Carolina. It is licensed for 100 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in North Carolina (102 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Connelly Springs and 420 skilled nursing facilities across North Carolina. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited College Pines Health and Rehabilitation 10 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, and CMS has imposed $16,801 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Sprenger, Christopher
Direct owner · Operational control — 100% stake — since 2019

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1993-10-13
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
2 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$16,801 total
Last standard inspection
2026-04-29
Nurse staffing
4.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$451 per day (≈ $13,710/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
53% Medicaid · 21% Medicare · 26% private/other
Occupancy
89% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
21% above the NC median of $373/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
100
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2026-04-29Health inspection2 citations
F-0584
B · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2026-05-08
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-04-30
2024-03-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0580
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-03-05
F-0684
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-05
F-0867
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-03-08
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (5 citations)
2023-11-30Health inspection1 citation
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-12-28
2025-03-13Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-05-05
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-05-05
2023-11-30Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0521
D · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-01-26
2022-08-17Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-10-09

Federal penalties

2024-03-06Fine$8,400
2024-03-06Fine$8,401
Total fines$16,801
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 345446.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.231 ratings on Google
★★★★★Laura Patrick · 2026-06-21 · via Google

“My mom was in and out of College Pines on three separate occasions this year. The staff were so good with her. There were times when she could be demanding and the staff never let that get to them. The first time she was there was right after a surgery to remove part of a bladder tumor. The day she arrived, she got a shower, a change of clothes and her hair fixed. The hospital she was at pri…”

★★★★★Bryan Dyson · 2026-02-05 · via Google

“College pines staff, thank y’all so much for taking such good care of my grandpa, I see a total 180 in him since he was first at Carolina rehab, I could not be happier with the physical therapy, the nurses, admission, even insurance lady was awesome, I recommend taking ur loved ones there. It has been so tough for us this last year and I didn’t even think he could get better so thank yall so much …”

★★★★★Lisa Reeves · 2025-02-09 · via Google

“My aunt was here for 2 years and received nothing but the best care. The facility is very clean and the patients are well cared for and loved. What a blessing to have such a wonderful place for your loved one when you are not able to take care of them yourself.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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