Hickory, North Carolina has only four nursing homes to choose from, so you have relatively limited options. We awarded this relatively small group of nursing homes a city grade of B, which is a good score. This is as good or better than the city grade of the average city in the United States. This city's strong report card was highlighted by its nursing homes' inspection scores, which is addressed in the next section.
To go along with its strong overall grade, we awarded this city's nursing homes an A- in our inspections rating. Inspection scores account for several factors found on a facility's inspection reports. One of the most important criteria we rely on is the quantity and severity of deficiencies. Nursing homes with higher grades in this area typically have very few severe deficiencies. In addition, Hickory also earned one of our higher grades in the area of short-term care, with a B. In our final two categories, Hickory earned middle of the pack grades in our nursing and long-term care areas.