Willow Ridge Of Nc
Rutherfordton, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345197) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 4 totaling $146,939 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (828) 286-7200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Willow Ridge Of Nc 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 3 stars.
Willow Ridge Of Nc reports total nurse staffing of 3.88 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.5%.
Willow Ridge Of Nc has 4 federal fines on record totaling $146,939.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Willow Ridge Of Nc is a for-profit nursing home in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 1980. The facility is licensed for 150 beds and reports an average daily census of 118.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Willow Ridge Of Nc holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.88 per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.5%.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $146,939.00 for this facility, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Willow Ridge Of Nc is part of the Cch Healthcare chain, which operates 33 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars. There is no record of an ownership change at this facility in the past 12 months.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published data vintage available in the source records.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Willow Ridge Of Nc 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, Willow Ridge Of Nc is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.88 hours per resident per day, with 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 56.5%, earning a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $146,939.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Willow Ridge Of Nc is certified for 150 beds and has an average daily census of 118.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Cch Healthcare chain, which operates 33 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 6, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Willow Ridge Of Nc scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8282867200 and verify details 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 8282867200 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 latest official ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345197?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.