Nursing home · Huntersville, NC · Mecklenburg County
Lakeside Health & Rehab Center
13825 Hunton Lane, Huntersville, NC 28078 · (704) 897-2700 · 13.3 miles from uptown Charlotte
- Overall rating
- 3 of 5 stars
- Beds
- 114
- Ownership
- Government - Federal
- Takes
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Operator group
- Saber Healthcare Group
Federal data: Medicare's October 2026 release. North Carolina records checked Nov 2, 2026.
At a glance
Compared with all 419 North Carolina nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid. "Worse than most" means among the worst quarter of North Carolina homes on that measure; "better than most", the best quarter.
Overall star rating
About typical
3 of 5 stars
Medicare's summary of inspections, staffing and quality.
Serious inspection findings
About typical
None in 3 years (true of 47% of NC homes)
Grades G to L: a resident was hurt, or was in immediate danger.
Nurse staffing
About typical
3.50 hours per resident a day
All nursing staff, adjusted for how much care residents need.
Staff turnover
Worse than most
73% of nursing staff left in a year
High turnover means residents see unfamiliar staff.
Federal fines
About typical
$6,380 in 3 years
Fines follow the most serious or repeated problems.
Inspections
Every federal health inspection finding since November 2023. Inspectors grade each problem with an official letter, A to L. We show the letter and say in plain words what it means.
0
Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
0
Residents were harmed (G–I)
24
Risk of harm (D–F)
0
Minimal risk (A–C)
No finding of harm or immediate jeopardy since November 2023.
Show the 24 other findings (risk of harm)
| Date | What inspectors found | Grade | Fixed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025Fire safety · routine inspection | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. K 0712 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Apr 7, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025Fire safety · routine inspection | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. K 0918 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Apr 7, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025Fire safety · routine inspection | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. K 0914 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Apr 7, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025Fire safety · routine inspection | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. K 0761 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Apr 7, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025Fire safety · routine inspection | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. K 0363 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Apr 7, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025Fire safety · routine inspection | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. K 0353 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Jun 23, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025Fire safety · routine inspection | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. K 0345 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Apr 7, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025Fire safety · routine inspection | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. K 0321 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Apr 7, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025Fire safety · routine inspection | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. K 0222 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Apr 7, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025Fire safety · routine inspection | Use approved construction type or materials. K 0161 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Apr 7, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025Fire safety · routine inspection | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. K 0354 | ERisk of harm | Reported fixed Apr 7, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025Routine inspection | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F 0761 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Jan 7, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025Routine inspection | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F 0641 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Jan 7, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025Complaint investigation | 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. F 0584 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Jan 7, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025Routine inspection | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F 0812 | ERisk of harm | Reported fixed Jan 7, 2026 |
| Sep 27, 2024Routine inspection | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F 0558 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Oct 18, 2024 |
| Sep 27, 2024Routine inspection | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F 0688 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Oct 18, 2024 |
| Sep 27, 2024Routine inspection | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F 0761 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Oct 18, 2024 |
| Sep 27, 2024Complaint investigation | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F 0757 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Feb 28, 2024 |
| Sep 27, 2024Fire safety · routine inspection | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. K 0321 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Jan 17, 2025 |
| Sep 27, 2024Fire safety · routine inspection | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. K 0345 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Jan 17, 2025 |
| Sep 27, 2024Fire safety · routine inspection | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. K 0353 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Jan 17, 2025 |
| Sep 27, 2024Fire safety · routine inspection | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. K 0363 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Jan 17, 2025 |
| Sep 27, 2024Fire safety · routine inspection | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. K 0914 | DRisk of harm | Reported fixed Jan 17, 2025 |
North Carolina's own inspections
NC's inspectors have posted 2 reports newer than the federal data: Jan 14, 2026, Jul 31, 2026. They are not in Care Compare yet.
Penalties
- Jan 22, 2026 · Federal fine$6,380
Federal fines follow the most serious or repeated problems. A payment denial stops Medicare and Medicaid paying for new admissions — in practice, a pause on new admissions; residents already there are not affected by it.
Staffing
| Hours of care per resident a day | This home | NC avg |
|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff, adjusted for residents' needs | 3.50 | 3.99 |
| Registered nurses | 0.61 | 0.62 |
| Nurse aides (most hands-on care) | 2.01 | 2.37 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.21 | 3.40 |
From payroll records the home must submit to CMS.
Quality of care
Long-stay residents, 2025 Q3 to 2026 Q2. Lower is better for every measure shown.
Falls with a major injury
4.0% vs 3.5% at nearby NC homes
Pressure sores (bedsores)
2.0% vs 4.8% at nearby NC homes
Given antipsychotic medicine
2.3% vs 12.3% at nearby NC homes
Urinary tract infection
2.3% vs 1.6% at nearby NC homes
Higher than most nearby homes
Lost too much weight
4.2% vs 6.7% at nearby NC homes
Catheter left in the bladder
0.2% vs 0.4% at nearby NC homes
What it costs
NC Medicaid paid this home $326.08 a day (about $9,913 a month) for a resident on Medicaid, effective Jan 1, 2024 — the newest rate NC Medicaid has published. The typical nursing home near Charlotte was paid $322.34 a day.
This is what Medicaid pays, not what the home charges.
No public record lists private-pay prices or whether a bed is free today. Call the home and ask about both.
Who owns and runs it
Operator group (as Medicare groups it): Saber Healthcare Group, 126 homes nationally, averaging 3.0 stars.
Operational or managerial control: Saber Governance LLC, SHG Management LLC, Hopping, Darin, Jones, Joyce.
The newest owner on the record was added in February 2026.
North Carolina licence holder: Lakeside Health & Rehab Center, LLC.
Same chain nearby: Matthews Health & Rehab Center, Autumn Care of Cornelius, Gastonia Health & Rehab Center.
What you can do
Questions to ask on a tour, from this record
- The home was penalised on Jan 22, 2026. What was the problem, and is it fixed?
- Many nursing staff leave each year here. How long have the director of nursing and the administrator been in post?
- The ownership changed recently. What has the new owner changed — staff, management, services?
- May I see your most recent inspection report? (Nursing homes must keep it where residents and visitors can read it.)
- How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
If your family member already lives here
A record like this is a reason to watch closely and ask questions, not necessarily to move — moving a frail person carries risks of its own. Raise concerns with the director of nursing first, in writing if serious. If that doesn't resolve them, call the free Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Centralina, (800) 508-5777) or file a complaint with the state (NC DHSR, 1-800-624-3004, weekdays). If someone is in danger now, call 911.
Sources and limits
From Medicare's Care Compare data (inspections, penalties, payroll-based staffing, quality measures and ownership), North Carolina DHSR licence lists and inspection reports, and NC Medicaid rate files. North Carolina homes are compared only with other North Carolina homes, never across states. Check this home on Medicare Care Compare.
What this page can't tell you: price, whether a bed is free, or what daily life is like — food, activities, kindness. No public record measures those. Visit more than once, at different times of day. Spotted an error? Tell us.