nursing home in Newton, NC
Abernathy Laurels
102 Leonard Avenue, Newton, NC 28658 · (828) 464-8260
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Abernathy Laurels at a glance
Abernathy Laurels is a 174-bed non-profit nursing home in Newton, North Carolina (Catawba County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the North Carolina average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 5, 2025) found 1 health citation. The North Carolina average is 4.7.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 33.2% per year (state average 49%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 174
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Everyage Senior Living
- Medicare-certified since
- January 17, 1977
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Catawba County
- CMS Certification Number
- 345161
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.36 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.82 hrs | 0.62 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.88 hrs | 2.34 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.96 hrs | 3.42 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.2% | 49% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 21.2% | 45.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 6 | 49.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $36,617 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 174 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 158 | 87 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 90.5% | 83.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 7.6% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 17.7% | 14% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 26.9% | 15.6% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 25.9% | 18.3% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 8.7% | 7.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.3% | 5.9% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 29.2% | 21.3% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 29.4% | 20.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.3% | 94.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.8% | 92% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98% | 78.1% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.6% | 80.6% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 3 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 6, 2025 |
| July 11, 2024 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 23, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 23, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 1, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2024 |
| April 13, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 25, 2023 |
| May 5, 2022 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 15, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVERYAGE Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 12/14/1987 |
| ABERNETHY, JULIUS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| ALCORN, GREGORY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2021 |
| BOLICK, LAWRENCE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| BRANCH, ANTHONY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2017 |
| CLAPP, KENNETH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| ERDMAN, CHARLES Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| EVERYAGE Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2025 |
| GILLIAM, JEFFREY J Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| GRAY, PAUL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| HORTON, MICHELLE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| HOWELL, PARKER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2013 |
| JONES, ASHLEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2015 |
| LARSON, SEAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| MADDOX, LAMONT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| MARCH, MILLS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2017 |
| MCINTOSH, AMBER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/2013 |
| SMITH, SHANE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| STONE, SUSAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| STREET, JODY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| SULLIVAN, DIANA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| THIE, RONALD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2015 |
| TOBIN, CORY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| WILEY, MARGARET Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2018 |
| WOOD, KATHY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| ABERNETHY, JULIUS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| ALCORN, GREGORY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2021 |
| BOLICK, LAWRENCE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| BRANCH, ANTHONY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2017 |
| CLAPP, KENNETH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| ERDMAN, CHARLES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| GILLIAM, JEFFREY J Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| GRAY, PAUL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| HORTON, MICHELLE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| HOWELL, PARKER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2013 |
| MADDOX, LAMONT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| MARCH, MILLS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2017 |
| SMITH, SHANE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| STONE, SUSAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| STREET, JODY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Abernathy Laurels's rating?
Abernathy Laurels has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for North Carolina nursing homes is 2.9 stars.
How many inspection citations did Abernathy Laurels receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Abernathy Laurels accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Abernathy Laurels?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Everyage Senior Living. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Abernathy Laurels and how do I contact it?
Abernathy Laurels is at 102 Leonard Avenue, Newton, NC 28658. Phone: (828) 464-8260.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.