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The Foley Center At Chestnut Ridge
621 Chestnut Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
The Foley Center At Chestnut Ridge is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, certified for 92 beds and caring for about 81 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the North Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 17, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 21.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.6.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $17K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the North Carolina median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 64.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Watauga Co. median | North Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 41 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.7 | 30.6 | 15.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 64.5% | 64.5% | 48.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $17,114 | $32,349 | $8,512 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 419 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: North Carolina average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 31 Jul 2025, 3 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: J ×3 G ×1 D ×9 E ×7
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 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 | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2025 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 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 | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 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 | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2024 | Fine | $17,114 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 64.5%, RNs 30.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | North Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.7% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.7% | 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 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.8% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.8% | 13.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Liberty Healthcare Group Llc. Chain: Liberty Senior Living (37 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Healthcare Group LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2019 |
| Long Term Care Management Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Watauga County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenbridge Health and Rehabilitation | Boone | 134 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 30.6 | $32K | 27 Mar 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Watauga County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Foley Center At Chestnut Ridge been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Carolina median is 16 per facility.
Has The Foley Center At Chestnut Ridge been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $17K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Foley Center At Chestnut Ridge compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a North Carolina median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Foley Center At Chestnut Ridge?
It is part of the Liberty Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Liberty Healthcare Group LLC and Long Term Care Management Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Foley Center At Chestnut Ridge last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 31 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 31 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.