Nursing Homes in ZIP 28697 (Wilkesboro, NC)
There are 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 28697, Wilkesboro, NC, in this CMS data release (average rating 1.5 / 5 among rated providers).
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 28697
Data profile for ZIP 28697
CMS data lets us profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 28697: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 2.0 out of 5 at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 2.0 out of 5. 296 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.13 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 45.5%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $8,648 in fines.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 1.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (2.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 296 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $8,648 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.13 |
| Avg RN turnover | 45.5% |
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 120 | 83.8% | 72.7% | 0 |
| Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 2.0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 176 | 114.2% | 18.2% | 1 |
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 28697
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
Visit candidates in ZIP 28697, Wilkesboro, NC when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.
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Data sources
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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