Best Nursing Homes in Lincolnton, North Carolina — 2026 Rankings

Lincolnton, North Carolina has 3 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities. 0 facilities currently report zero CMS deficiency citations, while 1 have Immediate Jeopardy-level events on record. Rankings are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data.

Facility Rankings

1. Cardinal Healthcare And Rehabilitation — 11 deficiencies
2. The Greens At Lincolnton — 19 deficiencies (IJ history)
3. Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center — 25 deficiencies

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