Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1016 Fletcher Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 · (336) 667-9261
For profit - Limited Liability company · 176 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2025, found 2 citations (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $15,185 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 19, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.November 19, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.November 19, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 27, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.November 19, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.August 21, 2024 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $15,185May 27, 2026
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 | 3.09 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.80 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.35 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.94 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 29% | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 176 |
| Average residents per day | 114.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Wilkesboro · ★★★★★ 1 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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