Willow Ridge Of NC
Nursing Home · Rutherfordton, NC
CMS certification number345197
Contact & location
237 Tryon RoadRutherfordton, NC 28139
Rutherford County
- Phone
- (828) 286-7200
- ZIP code
- 28139 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 150
- Residents per day
- 118.1 (79% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Willow Ridge Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- CCH Healthcare (33 facilities, avg 2.5★)
- Medicare certified since
- March 6, 1980
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.88 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.33 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.02 (state 0.89 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.53 (state 2.34 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.40 (state 3.40 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 56.5 (state 49.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 35.7 (state 45.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 19, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 4.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 27 health · 13 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-03-19 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-03-19 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide appropriate foot care. F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2025-02-04 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2025-02-04 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. F0626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-02-04 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-02-04 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. F0551 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-02-04 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-02-04 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-02-04 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-02-04 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-02-04 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-02-04 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-02-04 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-02-04 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2024-01-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-17 |
| 2024-01-16 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-17 |
| 2023-11-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-17 |
| 2023-11-03 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-16 |
| 2023-11-03 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-16 |
| 2023-11-03 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-16 |
| 2023-11-03 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-17 |
| 2023-11-03 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-16 |
| 2023-11-03 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-16 |
| 2023-11-03 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-16 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
5 penalties in the last three years, including $146,939 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-04 | Fine | $7,262 |
| 2025-02-04 | Fine | $7,262 |
| 2023-11-03 | Payment Denial | 42 days payment denial |
| 2023-11-03 | Fine | $118,908 |
| 2023-11-03 | Fine | $13,507 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| CCH Healthcare LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Forbright Bank (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bealer, Adam R (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stern, Jacob (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Willow Ridge Of NC?
Willow Ridge Of NC has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in North Carolina.
How many beds does Willow Ridge Of NC have?
It has 150 certified beds and cares for about 118 residents per day.
Has Willow Ridge Of NC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 5 penalties totaling $146,939 in the last three years.
Who owns Willow Ridge Of NC?
It is part of CCH Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Willow Ridge Of NC?
(828) 286-7200. The facility is located at 237 Tryon Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.