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.
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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.
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 2014 vs. North Carolina state average• Total deficiencies (59% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (42% above) 1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 73 | 46 | This facility has 59% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (73 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 59% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
| 33 | 21 | 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 |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 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
| 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 |
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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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.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| 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 | - | |
| 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?
Yes — there are 2 photos of Yadkin Valley Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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