Gastonia Nursing Homes

Gastonia has eight skilled nursing homes. Medicare ratings average 2.9 stars out of five, with only three homes rated four stars or better. The highest-rated facility in the city has five stars, but three others score two stars or lower. Homes like The Greens at Gastonia and Belaire Health Care Center are part of this mix. Families should note the significant variation in federal scores.

Staffing measures show limited care: an average of 3.4 nursing hours per resident daily, with just 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Annual nursing staff turnover is 55%, meaning frequent staff changes. These numbers align with the low Medicare ratings, indicating potential challenges in consistent, skilled care delivery across most facilities.

Gaston County has one hospital with an emergency department (Caromont Regional Medical Center). North Carolina's statewide average cost for a shared nursing home room is $69,350 yearly. Given the overall low ratings and staffing levels, families might find better-rated options in neighboring counties or further afield, as Gastonia's current facilities do not consistently meet higher quality standards.