Wilkes Regional Medical Ctr Sn
North Wilkesboro, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345386) · 10 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (336) 651-8100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wilkes Regional Medical Ctr Sn has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the North Carolina state average of about 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Wilkes Regional Medical Ctr Sn reports total nurse staffing of about 4.78 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 30.8%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Wilkes Regional Medical Ctr Sn has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Wilkes Regional Medical Ctr Sn is a small, non-profit nursing home in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, certified for 10 beds with an average daily census of 7.9 residents. The facility has held Medicare and Medicaid certification since first approval on July 9, 1991, meaning it participates in both federal programs.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 2 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. This overall score is made up of four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.78 hours per resident per day, including 1.80 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.8%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — that is, no federal fines on record and no payment denials on file. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is present in the supplied data for this facility. There is no chain affiliation noted in the data, and CMS records indicate no change of ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current inspection record directly on Care Compare for the latest updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the North Carolina state average of about 2.93 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.78 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a 30.8% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 10 beds and has an average daily census of 7.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit (Non profit - Other) entity, and no chain affiliation is noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on July 9, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (1 star) — which combine to form the overall 2-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 336-651-8100 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 336-651-8100 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare beforehand.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345386?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.