Jonas Ridge Adult Care
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Jonas Ridge, NC
Jonas Ridge Adult Care
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Jonas Ridge, NC
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Overview of Jonas Ridge Adult Care
Jonas Ridge Adult Care is a 57-bed assisted living and memory care community at 9051 Highway 181, Jonas Ridge, Burke County, North Carolina,, rated 4 out of 5 overall by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation, and ranked 9th (tied) among 138 homes statewide. Assisted living, memory care, and respite care are offered, with on-site medical care confirmed. The facility operates on private pay; neither Medicaid nor Medicare is accepted. Amenities include free cable television, free Wi-Fi, weekly housekeeping, linen service, handicap accessibility, and three fresh daily meals with menus designed by a registered dietician.
The inspection record runs from June 2015 through November 2019 across eleven inspections, averaging 9.2 deficiencies per year, 77 percent above the North Carolina benchmark of 5.2. What is unusual about this profile is the character of the deficiencies: nearly all stem from construction and physical plant code failures, many of them unresolved across multiple consecutive surveys.
A December 2016 complaint investigation is the exception and the most significant finding in the record, substantiating a Type B exploitation violation. Five residents performed tasks normally done by paid staff for an average of 49 hours weekly, receiving as little as $10 per week, without the required health assessments or monitoring. On the physical plant side, the two most recent inspections, a November 2019 biennial follow-up and an August 2019 complaint investigation, both cited deficiencies for newly installed HVAC units lacking duct smoke detector access and missing approved building inspection documents.
That same thread of permit and documentation failures runs back through four separate 2018 inspections, which collectively cited missing radiation dampers, unfinished roof gables over duct penetrations, construction proceeding without permits, improperly installed ceiling radiation dampers, and a courtyard exit gate too difficult for single-hand operation. A May 2018 follow-up added that the resident laundry had been removed from service since March 2018 and converted to pantry space. The June 2017 biennial survey found 8 deficiencies, among them a hazardous yard hole near a required exit, unsecured oxygen cylinders, an extension cord used as permanent wiring, and hot water below minimum required temperatures in multiple bathrooms. The June 2015 biennial survey produced 15 deficiencies; a September 2015 follow-up found 5 still uncorrected, including fire door failures, fire-rated wall breaches, and entrapment-risk closet locks.
No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions appear in the available record.
The facility carries a Walk Score of 5; most errands require a car. Jonas Ridge sits on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Burke County; Carolinas Medical Center in Morganton is the primary nearby acute-care resource.
Families evaluating Jonas Ridge should ask about the December 2016 resident exploitation findings, current volunteer work policies, and the status of outstanding construction permit compliance.
57-bed community Rank #279 / 389Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 279th out of 389 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: 5 / 100 Rank #497 / 573Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 497th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
StatusActive
CountyBurke
License NumberHAL-012-040
Wheelchair Accessible
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
Pets not allowed
Free Cable Television
Free Wi-Fi
Weekly Housekeeping Services
Linen Service
Handicap Accessibility
ActivitiesEach week, 14+ hours of planned group activities including Bingo, exercise, socials, crafts, and outings
Specific ProgramsOn-Site Medical Care
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
46 deficiencies
39 inspections
0 penalties
27 inspections with deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (42% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (at NC avg)
• Deficiencies per year (at NC avg) 2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (45% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (23% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (42% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (at NC avg)
• Deficiencies per year (at NC avg) 2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (45% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (23% below)
Latest Inspection
November 20, 2019
Follow Up
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 46 | 46 | This facility has total deficiencies in line with the North Carolina average (46 vs. NC avg 46).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2015.
| 4.2 | 4.2 | This facility has deficiencies per year in line with the North Carolina average (4.2 vs. NC avg 4.2).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.2 | 2.2 | This facility has 45% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1.2 vs. NC avg 2.2).↓ 45% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 39 | 21 | This facility has had 86% more total inspections than the North Carolina average (39 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 86% more |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 27 | 19 | This facility has 42% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (27 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 42% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 69% | 90% | This facility has 21 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (69% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 21% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- November 20, 2019 follow-up found two deficiencies in HVAC installation, including missing access doors for duct smoke detectors and lack of approved building inspection documents.
- Multiple inspections from 2015 to 2018 documented ongoing fire safety violations, compromised fire-rated walls and doors, malfunctioning emergency lighting, and unsafe oxygen cylinder storage.
- Several complaint investigations from 2016 to 2019 substantiated construction without permits, unfinished roof gables, and improper exit gate locks, with some deficiencies remaining uncorrected over multiple surveys.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jonas Ridge Adult Care
Is Jonas Ridge Adult Care in a walkable area?
Jonas Ridge Adult Care has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Jonas Ridge Adult Care?
According to NC state health department records, Jonas Ridge Adult Care's license number is HAL-012-040.
Are pets allowed at Jonas Ridge Adult Care?
No, Jonas Ridge Adult Care has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Jonas Ridge Adult Care have?
Jonas Ridge Adult Care has 57 beds.
Are there photos of Jonas Ridge Adult Care?
Yes — there are 2 photos of Jonas Ridge Adult Care in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Jonas Ridge Adult Care?
Jonas Ridge Adult Care is located at 9051 Hwy 181 Jonas Ridge, Nc 28641, Jonas Ridge, NC 28641.
What is the phone number of Jonas Ridge Adult Care?
(828) 733-2224 will put you in contact with the team at Jonas Ridge Adult Care.
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