PruittHealth-Elkin
560 Johnson Ridge Road, Elkin, NC 28621 · (336) 835-7802
For profit - Corporation · 100 certified beds
PruittHealth-Elkin has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 2 citations (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $15,734 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 9, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.July 9, 2026 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 9, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 5, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 14, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $15,734July 5, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.72 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.83 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.63 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.25 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.5% | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 91.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation Elkin · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Northern Regional Hospital Mount Airy · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Central Continuing Care Mount Airy · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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