Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
1000 College Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 · (336) 838-4141
For profit - Limited Liability company · 120 certified beds
Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 1 citation (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 4, 2025 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- 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.December 4, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.July 17, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 17, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.January 8, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.September 11, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.September 11, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 11, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.September 11, 2024 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.18 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.21 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.44 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.52 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 33.8% | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 83.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Wilkesboro · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation North Wilkesboro · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Wilkes Regional Medical Ctr Sn North Wilkesboro · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.