Westwood Hills Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Wilkesboro, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345205) · 176 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (336) 667-9261 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Westwood Hills Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Westwood Hills reports total nurse staffing of about 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.0%.
Westwood Hills has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. However, CMS does display its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Westwood Hills Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina. The facility is licensed for 176 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 114.2 residents. It has been certified since July 30, 1981, and is operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure.
According to CMS Care Compare, Westwood Hills holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details regarding this designation.
Westwood Hills is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain, which operates 40 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; figures reflect the most recently published CMS data set at time of listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Westwood Hills has an 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, Westwood Hills is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus program designation noted in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Westwood Hills has 176 certified beds and an average daily census of 114.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain, which operates 40 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 30, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Westwood Hills scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 3366679261 and verify current services on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3366679261 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?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345205?state=NC.
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.