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Riverwood Assisted Living Facility

711 W Atkins St Dobson, Nc 27017, Dobson, NC 27017 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Riverwood Assisted Living Facility

Riverwood Assisted Living Facility operates out of 711 W Atkins St in Dobson, a small county seat in the North Carolina foothills. The community is family-owned. Its Walk Score of 55 marks the neighborhood as moderately walkable, so a resident or a visiting family member can handle some errands without getting into a car.

The building is licensed for 65 beds, a middle-of-the-road size for North Carolina assisted living. Right now 35 of those beds are filled, which works out to 54 percent occupancy. A census running that light usually means staff are spread across fewer residents. It also means rooms are available without a waiting period.

The care model here is long-term rather than short-stay. Riverwood describes its work as personalized help with activities of daily living, the bathing and dressing and medication support that anchor assisted living. That is the whole scope of what the community says it does. Family ownership shapes the tone of the place, at least as the community presents itself.

North Carolina’s Division of Health Service Regulation runs unannounced surveys at adult care homes statewide. The themes appearing across Riverwood’s survey history involve medication management, fire-safety systems, care planning and documentation, and housekeeping and upkeep.

What Riverwood presents is a mid-sized, family-run community in a small Carolina town, currently running well under capacity, in a spot where walking somewhere is at least possible.

Facility Direct Line (844) 394-6274
Facility Direct Line (844) 394-6274 pmiller@riverwoodalf.com
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 65 Rank #207 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 207th out of 387 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #111 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 536 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
55 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #174 / 232Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 174th out of 232 homes we track in North Carolina for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 232. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
54% This home usually has availability
Lower than the North Carolina average: 76.4%
Occupied beds
35 / 65

About this community

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

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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 These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 59 deficiencies 12 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 1 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (28% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (at NC avg) 2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (2% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (42% 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. 4.95.01 This facility has 2% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (4.9 vs. NC avg 5.01).↓ 2% 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. 1221 This facility has had 43% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (12 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 43% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 1119 This facility has 42% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (11 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 42% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 92%92% This facility has inspection deficiency rate in line with the North Carolina average (92 vs. NC avg 92).— At avg
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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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Info below is compiled from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
NC DHSR Star Rating (0–4 stars). Issued by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation based on annual facility inspections. Stars reflect overall compliance with state health and safety rules - 4 stars requires scores of 100+ on two consecutive annual inspections. Ratings can change between inspections if new violations or licensure actions occur.
DHSR Quality Score (/200). Each annual inspection starts at a base of 100 points. Facilities earn demerit points for violations and citations, and merit points for correcting issues, maintaining resident/family councils, sprinkler systems, and other quality programs. The "/200" display reflects the two most recent annual inspections combined - giving a longer-term view of compliance trends rather than a single snapshot.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Terrabella Lake Norman
AL
IL
MC
Mooresville
120
Facility 120
NC AVG 72
Rank #35 / 387
Yes
46
Facility 46
NC AVG 36
Rank #186 / 536
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #1 / 232
C+
96.00/200
Facility 96.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #205 / 321
13
92%
Facility 92%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #97 / 333
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Winston-Salem
115
Facility 115
NC AVG 72
Rank #53 / 387
Yes
47
Facility 47
NC AVG 36
Rank #176 / 536
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #1 / 232
A+
73.75/200
Facility 73.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #299 / 321
15
93%
Facility 93%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #117 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed
Riverwood Assisted Living Facility
AL
Dobson
65
Facility 65
NC AVG 72
Rank #207 / 387
No
55
Facility 55
NC AVG 36
Rank #111 / 536
53.8%
Facility 53.8%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #174 / 232
-
103.00/200
Facility 103.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #69 / 321
12
92%
Facility 92%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #97 / 333
-
Brookdale Meadowmont
AL
MC
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64
Facility 64
NC AVG 72
Rank #213 / 387
Yes
53
Facility 53
NC AVG 36
Rank #128 / 536
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #1 / 232
-
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
6
83%
Facility 83%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #40 / 333
Studio / Suite
Walnut Ridge
AL
NH
MC
Walnut Cove
63
Facility 63
NC AVG 72
Rank #221 / 387
No
50
Facility 50
NC AVG 36
Rank #150 / 536
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #1 / 232
A+
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
5
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #33 / 333
Studio / Suite
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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.

Has Riverwood Assisted Living Facility had any deficiencies?

Riverwood Assisted Living Facility has had 59 reported deficiencies since 2015 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

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