1995 US HWY 421 NORTH, Lillington, NC 27546
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Emerald Health & Rehab Center
Lillington, North CarolinaMedicare inspection record
About Emerald Health & Rehab Center
Emerald Health & Rehab Center provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care designed to help patients regain independence after hospitalization or injury. Our Lillington, North Carolina facility combines compassionate staff expertise with personalized recovery plans that honor each person's goals and dignity.
Community at a glance
Capacity
96 residents
Location
Lillington, NC
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
54 Red Mulberry Way, Lillington, North Carolina 27546
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 24, 2025, state inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the North Carolina average is 4.7).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 16 minutes with each resident a day, below the North Carolina average of 3 hours 51 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Emerald Health & Rehab Center in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 16 minutesBelow the North Carolina average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 30 minutesBelow the North Carolina average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 44%Below the North Carolina average |
Inspections
18 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
September 30, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Sep 9, 2025Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 17, 2025
July 24, 2025 · Standard inspection · 5 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 18, 2025Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 18, 2025Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 18, 2025Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Aug 18, 2025Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Aug 18, 2025
May 28, 2024 · Standard inspection · 11 citations+
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 14, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 14, 2024Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 14, 2024Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 14, 2024Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jun 14, 2024Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 14, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 14, 2024Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 14, 2024Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 14, 2024Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 14, 2024Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Resident RightsPlan to fix it accepted
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Harnett Healthcare Group, LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 96
- Average residents per day
- 92
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- January 1, 1978
- Part of a chain
- Saber Healthcare Group, 126 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 345173
Location
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54 Red Mulberry WayLillington, NC 27546
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1984 OLD U.S. HIGHWAY 421, Lillington, NC 27546
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Assisted living & personal care24-hour supervisionMedication management
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Questions about Emerald Health & Rehab Center
How did Emerald Health & Rehab Center do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on July 24, 2025 and cited 7 health deficiencies, 2 of them from complaint investigations. The North Carolina average is 4.7.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Emerald Health & Rehab Center?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 16 minutes with each resident per day, including 30 minutes from registered nurses. 44% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Emerald Health & Rehab Center been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Emerald Health & Rehab Center in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.