The Best Nursing Homes in
Hickory, NC
Top-rated subacute rehab and skilled nursing facilities in Hickory ranked by our Placet Trust Index. We prioritize RN staffing levels, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes.
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Reviewed
20
Total Beds
960
Avg Star Rating
3.8
Safety Warnings
0
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Best Rated
Best Rated by CMS Stars
The highest-rated nursing homes and rehab facilities in Hickory, NC, ranked by CMS stars with RN staffing and Placet Trust Index as tie-breakers.
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No Federal Fines on Record
Facilities in Hickory, NC with no federal CMS civil monetary penalties on record, sorted by staffing strength and Trust Index.
Trach / Vent
High-Acuity Trach & Vent Placements
High-acuity rehab facilities in Hickory, NC that list tracheostomy or ventilator capability, ranked by staffing and quality.
Memory Care
Memory Care & Dementia Units
Facilities in Hickory, NC that list dementia or memory-care capability, ranked by Trust Index and staffing.
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab Placements
Facilities in Hickory, NC that list cardiac rehab programming, ranked by Placet Trust Index and CMS quality metrics.
The Top 5 Leaderboard
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Trinity Village
Trinity Ridge
The Greens At Viewmont
Brookdale Falling Creek
Brookdale Hickory Northeast
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Brookdale Falling Creek
Brookdale Hickory Northeast
Serenity Family Care Home
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Springs of Catawba
Hickory Village
Springs of Catawba
Brookdale Falling Creek
Brookdale Hickory Northeast
Hickory Village
Serenity Family Care Home
Springs of Catawba
DLP FRYE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
The Greens At Hickory
Common Questions about
Care in Hickory
What is the highest-rated nursing home in Hickory?
According to our data-driven quality matching, Trinity Village is the top-ranked facility in Hickory, with a Placet Trust Index of 4.1/5.0. This score weighs RN staffing hours, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes — not just CMS stars alone.
How many Hickory facilities have active safety warnings?
Currently, 0 out of 20 reviewed facilities in Hickory carry a formal CMS safety warning icon. These facilities are statistically more likely to have recurring deficiency citations.
Which facilities are best for post-surgical rehab?
For patients requiring intensive physical therapy, we recommend facilities with higher-than-average RN staffing. Check the top 5 leaderboard are optimized for faster clinical authorization and discharge.