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Nursing homes in Rutherford County, North Carolina
Rutherford County, North Carolina, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 420 certified beds.
20% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 53 health deficiencies over three cycles, 12.6 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $154K across 5 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 | Rutherford County | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 419 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 20% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 12.6 | 17.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $154K | $15M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Haven Home Inc | Bostic | 30 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 10.0 | — | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Fair Haven of Forest City, LLC | Forest City | 100 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Oak Grove Healthcare | Rutherfordton | 60 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 8.3 | — | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation | Rutherfordton | 80 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 15.0 | $8K | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Willow Ridge of Nc | Rutherfordton | 150 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 18.0 | $147K | 19 Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 4 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 4 |
| F0761 | 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. | 4 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 5 |
Chains present: Ascent Healthcare Management (1), Avardis Health (1), Cch Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Rutherford County, North Carolina?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 420 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Rutherford County have the highest CMS ratings?
Fair Haven Home Inc (5 stars), Fair Haven of Forest City, LLC (4 stars), Oak Grove Healthcare (4 stars)
How do Rutherford County nursing homes compare with North Carolina?
20% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 12.6 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.