Riverwood Assisted Living Facility

Overview of Riverwood Assisted Living Facility

Riverwood Assisted Living Facility is a family-owned assisted living community located in Dobson, NC. It is dedicated to providing long-term care and support with a focus on personalized assistance for daily living activities. The facility aims to enhance the well-being and comfort of its residents in a warm and welcoming environment.
Bed community size
65-bed community Rank #208 / 388Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 208th out of 388 homes in North Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other North Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 55 / 100 Rank #111 / 573Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 573 homes in North Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across North Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
54%
Rank #172 / 240Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 172nd out of 240 homes in North Carolina for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 240. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the North Carolina average: 76.4%
Occupied beds
35 / 65
Average occupied beds in North Carolina homes 85 beds

License Details

StatusActive
CountySurry
License NumberHAL-086-014
State License TypesNorth Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities

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Inspection History

In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.

Since 2015 · 11 years of data 59 deficiencies 29 inspections 0 penalties 22 inspections with deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2015 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average 2 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (28% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (16% above)
2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (9% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (16% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5946 This facility has 28% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (59 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 28% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 22.2 This facility has 9% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2 vs. NC avg 2.2).↓ 9% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 2921 This facility has had 38% more total inspections than the North Carolina average (29 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 38% more
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 2219 This facility has 16% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (22 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 16% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 76%90% This facility has 14 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (76% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 14% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The June 18, 2025 follow-up survey confirmed all prior deficiencies were corrected with no further action needed.
  • The November 19, 2024 construction survey cited four deficiencies including failure to maintain fire safety equipment and lack of current sanitation and fire inspection reports.
  • Multiple surveys from February 2023 through December 2023 documented repeated failures in medication administration, physician notification for refusals, controlled substances accounting, and insufficient group activities.

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
3 / 5

Based on the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation surveys measuring health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Ranked 40th (tied) of 138 homes in North Carolina See full North Carolina ranking
Division Of Health Service Rating
4/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
103.00 / 200

Quality score (0-200). Higher scores indicate better performance in inspections and compliance.

North Carolina average: 98 See full North Carolina ranking

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Dobson's city center to Riverwood Assisted Living Facility's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverwood Assisted Living Facility

Is Riverwood Assisted Living Facility in a walkable area?

Riverwood Assisted Living Facility has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Riverwood Assisted Living Facility?

According to NC state health department records, Riverwood Assisted Living Facility's license number is HAL-086-014.

What is the occupancy rate at Riverwood Assisted Living Facility?

Riverwood Assisted Living Facility's occupancy is 54%.

Are pets allowed at Riverwood Assisted Living Facility?

No, Riverwood Assisted Living Facility has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Riverwood Assisted Living Facility have?

Riverwood Assisted Living Facility has 65 beds.

Are there photos of Riverwood Assisted Living Facility?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Riverwood Assisted Living Facility in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Riverwood Assisted Living Facility?

Riverwood Assisted Living Facility is located at 711 W Atkins St Dobson, Nc 27017, Dobson, NC 27017.

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