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Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center

1410 EAST GASTON STREET, LINCOLNTON, NC, 28092
(704) 732-1138
120 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

1410 East Gaston Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
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Bed capacity
120
CMS facility ID
345159
Care type
Nursing home
County
Lincoln
Facility name
Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center
Street address
1410 EAST GASTON STREET
City / state / ZIP
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Phone
(704) 732-1138

Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Lincolnton, North Carolina. It is licensed for 120 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in North Carolina (102 beds).

It is one of 11 senior care facilities in Lincolnton 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 Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center 30 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, and CMS has imposed $71,117 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.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Sovereign Healthcare Holdings
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Chery, Dawn
Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Cronquist 2015 Family Tr
Indirect owner — since 2015
Cronquist, Royce
Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Forvis Mazars Llp
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Ghannam, Waseem
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Hsp Carolina, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
John J Notermann Business Tr
Indirect owner — since 2017
Kaar, Susan
Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Kelly, Michelle
Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Mangine, John
Indirect owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Melton, Donald
Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Notermann, Brenda
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Notermann, William
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Peck, Robert
Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2026
Sabra Health Care Reit Inc
Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Southern Healthcare Management Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Sovereign Carolina Disbursements, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Sovereign Carolina Holdings Llc
Direct owner — since 2014
Whitehead, Efren
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2026

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1976-10-11
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
3 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$71,117 total
Last standard inspection
2025-07-02
Nurse staffing
3.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$442 per day (≈ $13,440/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
72% Medicaid · 11% Medicare · 18% private/other
Occupancy
87% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
18% above the NC median of $373/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
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.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2025-07-02Health inspection3 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-07-25
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-07-25
F-0679
E · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-07-25
2025-05-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-22
5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (26 citations)
2024-04-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations
F-0550
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-05-14
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-05-14
F-0624
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-05-14
F-0626
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected 2024-05-14
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-05-14
F-0677
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-05-14
F-0867
D · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-05-14
2024-02-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered8 citations
F-0550
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-05-14
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom 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 2024-05-14
F-0585
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2024-04-13
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-04-13
F-0624
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-05-14
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-01-05
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 2024-05-14
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-13
2022-11-10Health inspection6 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2022-12-09
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2022-12-09
F-0607
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2022-12-09
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2022-12-09
F-0867
D · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2022-12-09
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-12-09
2024-04-13Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-05-31
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-31
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-05-31
K-0912
D · No harm found
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2024-05-31
2022-11-10Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-01-07

Federal penalties

2024-02-15Fine$71,117
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 345159.
What people say on Google.
4.192 ratings on Google
★★★★★Paula Green · 2026-04-08 · via Google

“I can’t say enough great things about Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. My mother has stayed here before and is now back again for rehab, and both experiences have been wonderful. The last time she was here, they helped her recover and get back home, and we are confident they will do the same again. The nursing staff is truly amazing—so attentive, compassionate, and always willing to go the extra…”

★★★★★ashley · 2026-04-08 · via Google

“My grandma has been to Lincolnton Rehabilitation before, and now that she’s back for a second time, it truly feels like we never left. From the moment we walked in, she was welcomed with open arms, which means so much to our family. The staff goes above and beyond to make patients feel comfortable and cared for. The nursing team is amazing—always attentive, kind, and professional. The food has alw…”

★★★★★Chad Smith · 2026-04-08 · via Google

“I cannot say enough good things about Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. My great aunt has been here since my wife transitioned into the business office, and moving her from another long-term care facility was the best decision we could have made. My kids are able to visit often, and every time they come in, they are greeted so warmly by the staff. A special shoutout to Nurse Carol on the 300 hall…”

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Federal dockets
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Citations, owner history, lawsuits — decoded into one PDF.
Sources we pull for this facility.
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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