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Nursing homes in Polk County, North Carolina
There are 3 certified nursing homes in Polk County, North Carolina, with 185 beds between them.
67% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies over three cycles, 16.2 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $33K across 2 fines.
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 | Polk County | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 419 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 67% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 16.2 | 17.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $33K | $15M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrooke Court Sc Ctr At Tryon Estates | Columbus | 16 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6.3 | — | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Autumn Care of Saluda | Saluda | 99 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 18.2 | $17K | 23 Apr 2026 |
| White Oak Manor - Tryon | Tryon | 70 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 15.7 | $16K | 4 Feb 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 4 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 2 |
| F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | 2 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Saber Healthcare Group (1), Acts Retirement-Life Communities (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Polk County, North Carolina?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 185 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Polk County have the highest CMS ratings?
Willowbrooke Court Sc Ctr At Tryon Estates (5 stars), Autumn Care of Saluda (2 stars), White Oak Manor - Tryon (2 stars)
How do Polk County nursing homes compare with North Carolina?
67% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 16.2 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.