Yadkin Valley Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Elkin, NC

Yadkin Valley Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Elkin, NC

Overview of Yadkin Valley Senior Living

Yadkin Valley Senior Living is a senior living community in Elkin, North Carolina, at 500 Johnson Ridge Road. The community offers assisted living and independent living, along with respite care for families who need short-term coverage. Its neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 60, described as moderately walkable, meaning some errands can be handled on foot with a mix of nearby amenities within reach.

The community is licensed for 60 beds and currently houses 33 residents, putting occupancy at 55 percent. That leaves meaningful room in the building, which can matter for families who need a placement without a long wait. A community of this size tends to sit between the intimacy of a small home and the broader activity calendar of a larger campus.

Care services include rehabilitation services and respite care, with licensed nurses and CNAs on staff. The respite option supports families managing a caregiver’s recovery, a planned absence, or a trial stay before committing to a longer arrangement. Rehabilitation services on site mean residents working through a recovery period can continue therapy without arranging outside transportation.

Activity programming runs at more than 14 hours of planned group activities each week. The schedule covers Bingo, exercise sessions, socials, craft projects, and outings away from the building.

State inspections of this community have surfaced themes around fire-safety systems, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, and housekeeping and upkeep. Families reviewing the community will find its regulatory record concentrated in that facilities-management area.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
33
Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #230 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 230th 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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 60 / 100 Rank #72 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
55%
Rank #172 / 232Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 172nd 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.
Lower than the North Carolina average: 76.4%
Occupied beds
33 / 60
Average occupied beds in North Carolina homes 85 beds

License Details

StatusActive
CountySurry
License NumberHAL-086-015

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesEach week, 14+ hours of planned group activities including Bingo, exercise, socials, crafts, and outings
Specific ProgramsOn-Site Medical Care

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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 2014 · 12 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 73 deficiencies 33 inspections 0 penalties 27 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 2014 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average 2 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (59% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (42% above)
1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% 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. 7346 This facility has 59% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (73 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 59% worse

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. 3321 This facility has had 57% more total inspections than the North Carolina average (33 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 57% more
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 2719 This facility has 42% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (27 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 42% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 82%90% This facility has 8 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (82% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 8% better

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
4 / 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 9th (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
102.00 / 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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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. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
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.
Given Estates
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Asheville (Stockwood)
70
Facility 70
NC AVG 72
Rank #183 / 387
Yes
29
Facility 29
NC AVG 36
Rank #322 / 536
78.1% -----
Friends Homes
AL
NH
IL
MC
SNF
Greensboro (Guilford College)
69
Facility 69
NC AVG 72
Rank #192 / 387
No
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 36
Rank #261 / 536
95.1% ----Villa Apartments / Townhomes / Apartments / Cottages
Yadkin Valley Senior Living
AL
IL
RC
Elkin
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 72
Rank #230 / 387
No
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 36
Rank #72 / 536
55.0%
102.00/200
Facility 102.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #96 / 321
33
82%
Facility 82%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #202 / 333
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River Landing At Sandy Ridge
AL
IL
MC
NH
Colfax
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 72
Rank #230 / 387
Yes
7
Facility 7
NC AVG 36
Rank #476 / 536
90.3% ----Apartments / Cottages / Townhomes / Villas
Givens Highland Farms
AL
HC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Black Mountain
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 72
Rank #230 / 387
Yes
12
Facility 12
NC AVG 36
Rank #440 / 536
79.7% ----Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

Frequently Asked Questions about Yadkin Valley Senior Living

Is Yadkin Valley Senior Living in a walkable area?

Yadkin Valley Senior Living has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Yadkin Valley Senior Living?

According to NC state health department records, Yadkin Valley Senior Living's license number is HAL-086-015.

What is the occupancy rate at Yadkin Valley Senior Living?

Yadkin Valley Senior Living's occupancy is 55%.

Are pets allowed at Yadkin Valley Senior Living?

No, Yadkin Valley Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Yadkin Valley Senior Living have?

Yadkin Valley Senior Living has 60 beds.

Has Yadkin Valley Senior Living had any deficiencies?

Yadkin Valley Senior Living has had 73 reported deficiencies since 2014 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

Are there photos of Yadkin Valley Senior Living?

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