About Carolina Rehab Center of Burke
Carolina Rehab Center Of Burke, located in Connelly Spring, NC, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Carolina Rehab Center of Burke
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 3 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.83 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the LIFEWORKS REHAB network. This chain operates 66 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Mixed Staffing Levels
Carolina Rehab Center of Burke provides more care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3 |
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| Health Inspection | 3 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 28 | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 41 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 25.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 20.1% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.5% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 0.4% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 28.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 4.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 1.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 4.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 97.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 67.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 44.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 46.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 85.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 74.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 2.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 24.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 5.6% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 12 complaints
- 2025: 1 complaint
- Total: 13 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Feb 17, 2024 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Feb 17, 2024 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
CAROLINA BURKE OPERATOR LLC
Ownership Structure
- CAROLINA BURKE HOLDINGS I LLC Direct: 100%
- CHARLES 1994 FAMILY GRANTOR TRUST Indirect
- CK 2008 FAMILY TRUST Indirect
- DRM SOUTH LLC Indirect
- LAUREN 2020 FAMILY GRANTOR TRUST Indirect
- LAUREN 2020 LLC Indirect
- LEPS 2003 FAMILY TRUST Indirect
- NORMAN 5571 & FAMILY LLC Indirect
- NORMAN 5571 FAMILY GRANTOR TRUST Indirect
- NORMAN 5571 LLC Indirect
- RL 2008 FAMILY TRUST Indirect
- ROBIN 2008 FAMILY GRANTOR TRUST Indirect
- ROBIN 2008 LLC Indirect
- SAUL 2012 FAMILY GRANTOR TRUST Indirect
- SPRINGROCK SOUTH LLC Indirect
- SUMMER SOUTH LLC Indirect
Management & Direction
- HEATHER MCGROARTY CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- HEATHER MCGROARTY W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- RSBRM SOUTH MANAGER LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 5 |
| Grace Heights Health and Rehabilitation | N/A | 5 |
| Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation | N/A | 5 |
| Abernathy Laurels | N/A | 5 |
| Trinity Ridge | N/A | 5 |
| Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation | N/A | 4 |
| College Pines Health and Rehabilitation | N/A | 5 |
| Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation | N/A | 5 |
| Trinity Village | N/A | 5 |
| Peak Resources-Cherryville | N/A | 5 |
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Carolina Rehab Center of Burke directly at 8283973144. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.