The Greens at Hickory
Nursing Home Facility
3031 Tate Boulevard, SE, Hickory, NC 28602
The Greens at Hickory is a senior care community located in Hickory, NC. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Hickory area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (828)322-3343.
With 150 beds, The Greens at Hickory is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Hickory average about 66 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 76% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Hickory average about 3.5 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 11 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Hickory average about 4.6 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 42%.
The community is located in Catawba County, NC.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 21 problems at The Greens at Hickory. None of them caused harm to a resident. 10 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
The Greens at Hickory offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit limited liability corporation
- Beds / units 150
- Occupancy 76%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
- Annual staff turnover 42%
- Last health inspection January 2026
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