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Willow Ridge of NC

237 Tryon Road · Rutherfordton, NC 28139 · 150 certified beds

(828) 286-7200

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About Willow Ridge of NC

Willow Ridge of NC is a nursing home in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Its capacity is 150 beds, above the Rutherford County median of 80 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of CCH Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 27 citations, the most recent on March 19, 2026. CMS also lists 5 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.57 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Rutherfordton. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

2.0

Staffing

3.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (27)

Records from November 2023 to March 2026.

  • November 3, 2023

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected January 17, 2024.

  • November 3, 2023

    Tag F0580

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 16, 2024.

  • November 3, 2023

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 16, 2024.

  • November 3, 2023

    Tag F0867

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 17, 2024.

  • November 3, 2023

    Tag F0761

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 16, 2024.

  • November 3, 2023

    Tag F0554

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 16, 2024.

  • November 3, 2023

    Tag F0791

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 16, 2024.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (5)

Total fines: $146,939

  • February 4, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $7,262 against this nursing home on February 4, 2025.

  • February 4, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $7,262 against this nursing home on February 4, 2025.

  • November 3, 2023 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $118,908 against this nursing home on November 3, 2023.

  • November 3, 2023 · Payment Denial

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting December 6, 2023, lasting 42 days (triggered by inspection on November 3, 2023).

  • November 3, 2023 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,507 against this nursing home on November 3, 2023.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

3.57 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.47 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of CCH Healthcare, a chain of 33 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.7 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 2.4 for staffing, 4.2 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in North Carolina.

Nursing Homes

North Carolina median$9,733/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Rutherfordton.

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