Clay County Health And Rehabilitation
Hayesville, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345433) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (828) 389-9941 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Clay County Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Clay County Health And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.17 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.4%.
Clay County Health And Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in this data.
About this facility
Clay County Health And Rehabilitation is a for-profit nursing home in Hayesville, Clay County, North Carolina, certified for 90 beds with an average of 77.5 residents. It is Medicare and Medicaid certified, first approved on 1993-03-30, and is part of the Avardis Health chain, which includes 38 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.17 hours per resident per day, including about 0.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in this data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported to the source; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.17 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 49.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is reported for this facility in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 90 beds with an average daily population of 77.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Avardis Health chain, which includes 38 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on March 30, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (2 stars), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (3 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 8283899941 or verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345433?state=NC).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8283899941 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345433?state=NC for the most up-to-date CMS information.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.