Jonas Ridge Adult Care
Nursing Home · North Carolina, NC
Jonas Ridge Adult Care
Nursing Home · North Carolina, NC
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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 #293 / 397Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 293rd out of 397 homes in North Carolina. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other North Carolina SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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 #496 / 572Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 496th out of 572 homes in North Carolina. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across North Carolina SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
Free Cable Television
Free Wi-Fi
Weekly Housekeeping Services
Linen Service
Handicap Accessibility
ActivitiesEach week, we have 14+ hours of planned group activities including Bingo, exercise, socials, crafts, and outings.
Specific ProgramsOn-Site Medical Care
Food DescriptionMeals are prepared fresh, on-site, three times daily and served by dedicated dietary personnel. The menu is designed by a registered dietician and includes a well-balanced diet.
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, citation, 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 inspections (86% above)
• 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)
• Total inspections (86% above)
• 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
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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 nursing home (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 86% more total inspections than a typical North Carolina nursing home (39 vs. NC avg 21).↑ 86% worse |
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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 nursing home (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 nursing home (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.
The most recent inspection on November 20, 2019, found deficiencies related to newly installed gas pack/air conditioning units not meeting mechanical code requirements and lacking approved building inspection documents. Earlier inspections consistently cited issues with construction permits, incomplete HVAC installations, fire safety barriers, and building code compliance, with several follow-up surveys noting unresolved deficiencies in these areas. Main themes included incomplete or improper HVAC installation, missing or unapproved building permits and documents, and fire safety concerns such as compromised fire-rated walls and malfunctioning doors. Complaint investigations were mostly substantiated regarding construction without permits and unsafe conditions, but no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The inspection history shows ongoing challenges with construction compliance and physical plant issues, with some corrections made over time but several deficiencies persisting through multiple inspections.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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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.
What is the overall rating for Jonas Ridge Adult Care?
Jonas Ridge Adult Care received a 4-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
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.
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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