Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and RehabilitationCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1000 College Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
- CCN
- 345133
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 120
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 84
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 4 Dec 2025. The latest survey cycle has 1 health citation. The median for nursing homes in North Carolina is 3. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in North Carolina (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Wilkes County median | North Carolina median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 4 homes in the county, 419 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | North Carolina median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 4 Dec 2025 | 1 | 3 |
| Cycle 2 | 11 Sep 2024 | 13 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 11 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 1 citation
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 13 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 11 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 20 Jun 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | B | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Jun 2023 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | B | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Jun 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 20 Jun 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 20 Jun 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 20 Jun 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 20 Jun 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
| 20 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 20 Jun 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 20 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | J | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | North Carolina median | North Carolina average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.18 | 3.50 | 3.83 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.21 | 0.50 | 0.61 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.44 | 0.89 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.52 | 2.34 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.09 | 3.10 | 3.40 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 33.8%
- Nurse staff turnover, North Carolina median
- 48.6%
- RN turnover in a year
- 72.7%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | North Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.6% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.6% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.2% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.3% | 13.2% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
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Other homes in Wilkes County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Wilkesboro | 2 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 19 Nov 2025 | |
| Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation | North Wilkesboro | 3 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 11 Dec 2025 | |
| Wilkes Regional Medical Ctr SN | North Wilkesboro | 2 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 23 Apr 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CCN 345133). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/ridge-valley-center-for-nursing-and-rehabilitation-wilkesboro-nc-345133/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 4 Dec 2025. It was a standard survey. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 11 Sep 2024.
- Who operates Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in North Carolina as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.