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Nursing homes in Clay County, North Carolina
Clay County, North Carolina, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 90 certified beds.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies over three cycles, 18.9 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Clay County | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 419 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 18.9 | 17.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $15M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County Health and Rehabilitation | Hayesville | 90 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 18.9 | — | 1 May 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | 2 |
| F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | 2 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 2 |
| F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | 1 |
| F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Avardis Health (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Clay County, North Carolina?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 90 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Clay County have the highest CMS ratings?
Clay County Health and Rehabilitation (2 stars)
How do Clay County nursing homes compare with North Carolina?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 18.9 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.