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Nursing homes in Wilkes County, North Carolina
Wilkes County, North Carolina, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 417 certified beds.
75% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 66 health deficiencies over three cycles, 15.8 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 | Wilkes County | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 419 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 75% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 15.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation | North Wilkesboro | 111 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 13.5 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Wilkesboro | 176 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 6.8 | — | 27 May 2026 |
| Wilkes Regional Medical Ctr Sn | North Wilkesboro | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 140.0 | — | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Ridge Valley Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation | Wilkesboro | 120 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 20.8 | — | 4 Dec 2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 7 |
| 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 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 4 |
| F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | 4 |
| F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Principle Long Term Care (1), Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Wilkes County, North Carolina?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 417 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Wilkes County have the highest CMS ratings?
Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation (3 stars), Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (2 stars), Wilkes Regional Medical Ctr Sn (2 stars)
How do Wilkes County nursing homes compare with North Carolina?
75% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 15.8 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.