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Walnut Ridge
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Walnut Cove, NC
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Exterior view of a senior care facility entrance Comfortable private resident room with decorative touches Bright dining area with wooden tables and chairs Colorful lounge area with floral couches and family decor

Walnut Ridge

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Walnut Cove, NC
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
411 Windmill St, Walnut Cove, NC 27052 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Walnut Ridge accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of Walnut Ridge

Located in Multnomah County, Walnut Cove, NC, Walnut Ridge is a blissful senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Overlooking the scenic views of Walnut Cove’s rolling hills and picturesque cliffs, the community provides a relaxing retirement environment with access to excellent care and compassionate team. Residents here are able to maintain their independence and autonomy while benefiting from personalized care services, including assistance with daily living activities and medication management.

At Walnut Ridge, residents are free from the tiring hassles of chores with housekeeping, laundry, and in-house maintenance services offered. With more free time on their hands, residents are available to enjoy the community’s varied daily social activities planned by a full-time social director, including wellness programs, fun games, and excursions. Three restaurant-style meals are served daily in the elegant dining room with seasonal menus curated by dietitians. Here, residents are able to live worry-free with an extensive array of services, amenities, and activities that fosters a comfortable and meaningful lifestyle.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 28.5% Below NC avg. ▼ 28.5% Below NC avg.NC average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 29.2% Below NC avg. ▼ 29.2% Below NC avg.NC average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 24.8% Below NC avg. ▼ 24.8% Below NC avg.NC average: 2.7Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 5.5% Below NC avg. ▼ 5.5% Below NC avg.NC average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs North Carolina averages

Rank #69 / 83Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 69th out of 83 homes we track in North Carolina for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the North Carolina average, with a ranking across 83 North Carolina facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.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.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 69th out of 83 homes we track in North Carolina for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

3h 30m

12% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
30m
−22% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 42m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
50m
−9% State avg: 55m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 10m
−11% State avg: 2h 26m per day · National avg: 2h 24m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
3h 9m
−12% State avg: 3h 33m per day · National avg: 3h 30m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
3m
−35% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
17m
−30% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 29m per day

All 6 underlying metrics fall below the state average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
63
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
135 days
Bed community size
63-bed community Rank #221 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 221st 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.
Years in operation
27 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 50 / 100 Rank #150 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 150th 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.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 232Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st 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.
Higher than the North Carolina average: 76.4%
Occupied beds
63 / 63
Average occupied beds in North Carolina homes 85 beds

License Details

StatusActive
CountyStokes
License NumberHAL-085-015

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactJulia Steingass, Director of Corporate Compliance (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Division Of Health Service Rating
4/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
103.50 / 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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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. 33 deficiencies 19 inspections 0 penalties 9 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (28% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (53% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (48% 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. 3346 This facility has 28% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina nursing home (33 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 28% 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. 1921 This facility has had 10% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (19 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 10% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 919 This facility has 53% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina nursing home (9 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 53% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 47%90% This facility has 43 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina nursing home (47% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 43% better
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CMS Health Inspection History

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Inspections Since 2023 · 3 years of data
Total health inspections 5

State average 4

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations
23 Rank #62 / 85Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 85 homes we track in North Carolina for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the North Carolina State average, with a ranking across all 85 NC facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.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.

State average 20.9

Citations per inspection
4.6 Rank #52 / 85Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 85 homes we track in North Carolina for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the North Carolina mean across 85 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.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.

State average 4.99

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

14 of 23 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 23 resulted from complaint investigations; and 6 of 23 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
3
131% worse than State average

State average: 1.3

Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.9

3 critical citations State average: 1.3
0 serious citations State average: 0.9
19 moderate citations State average: 17.1
1 minor citation State average: 1.6
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 21, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning minor citation Aug 21, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Aug 21, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Aug 21, 2025
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 109
Employees 80
Contractors 29
Staff to resident ratio 1.35 : 1
25% fewer staff per resident than North Carolina average
North Carolina average ratio: 1.80 : 1 North Carolina average ratio: 1.80 : 1See full North Carolina ranking
Avg staff/day 34
Average shift 8.3 hours
0% compared with North Carolina average
North Carolina average: 8 hours North Carolina average shift: 8 hoursSee full North Carolina ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 25,819

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 5 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 11.4 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 16 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 16
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 45 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 45
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

10.9%

2,805 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant4504512,49692100%9.1
Licensed Practical Nurse160165,53692100%9.6
Registered Nurse5051,9989098%11.4
Speech Language Pathologist0448217076%6.7
Physical Therapy Aide0337836773%7
Clinical Nurse Specialist2025496672%7.4
Administrator1015126470%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0554806773%6.7
Dental Services Staff2024605358%6.8
Medication Aide/Technician3034415054%8
Nurse Practitioner1014405560%8
Dietitian1014346166%7.1
Qualified Social Worker0443606672%5.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0552465459%3.8
Mental Health Service Worker101761314%5.8
Occupational Therapy Aide022491213%3.5
RN Director of Nursing101381011%3.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant055364246%0.9
Other Dietary Services Staff2023555%7
Medical Director011306672%0.5
45 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
16 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Registered Nurse
% of Days 98%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 76%
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Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $40K Rank #67 / 89Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 89 homes we track in North Carolina for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the North Carolina average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 89 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.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.
47% lower than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: $76K

Number of fines 3
28% more fines than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 2.3

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $40K
North Carolina average $76K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

3 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 18, 2024
$17K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 15, 2024
$9K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 14, 2023
$15K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.5
43% better than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 11.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 15.6
24% better than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 20.6

Long-stay resident measures
Average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.3%
47% better than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 17.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 10.4%
55% better than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 23.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 27.1%
27% worse than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.2%
14% worse than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.5%
77% better than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4%
47% better than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 2.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.3%
In line with North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 7.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.0%
64% worse than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 13.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.4%
In line with North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 91.6%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.8%
In line with North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 94.1%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 81.1%
In line with North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 79.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.7%
56% better than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.4%
11% better than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 78.1%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

17% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

51% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 27 days

Medicaid

32% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 81
Medicare
5
6.2% of residents
Medicaid
72
88.9% of residents
Private pay or other
4
4.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$10.4M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$2.0M
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$10.4M Rank #66 / 84Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 84 homes we track in North Carolina. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the North Carolina average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.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.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$2.0M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$43.0K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #74 / 84Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 74th out of 84 homes we track in North Carolina. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the North Carolina average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.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.
$3.9M 37% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #72 / 84Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd out of 84 homes we track in North Carolina. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the North Carolina average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.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.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$4.6M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$8.4M
How we calculate these figures

This home is owned by Nita Davis

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 345089

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (51% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 27 days.

Admissions
224 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 17%
Private pay 51%
Medicaid 32%
Discharges
223 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 13%
Private pay 55%
Medicaid 32%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The North Carolina average is: 58.6% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
River Landing At Sandy Ridge ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
Colfax
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 72
Rank #230 / 387
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
NC AVG 70.6
Rank #58 / 232
+28%
6.40
Facility 6.40
NC AVG 3.98
Rank #9 / 83
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -5%+61%
$0
Facility $0
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #1 / 89
1
Facility 1
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #1 / 85
1.0
Facility 1.0
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #1 / 85
-54-
7
Facility 7
NC AVG 36
Rank #476 / 536
Khashana Blake
$12.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $12.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG $15.7M
Rank #38 / 84
$17.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $17.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG $8.2M
Rank #5 / 84
135.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 135.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG 58.6%
Rank #4 / 84
345528
Friends Homes ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Greensboro (Guilford College)
69
Facility 69
NC AVG 72
Rank #192 / 387
95.1%
Facility 95.1%
NC AVG 70.6
Rank #38 / 232
+35%
6.32
Facility 6.32
NC AVG 3.98
Rank #12 / 83
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -65%+59%
$0
Facility $0
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #1 / 89
2
Facility 2
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #8 / 85
2.0
Facility 2.0
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #14 / 85
-66-
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 36
Rank #261 / 536
Phi Management Services LLC
$18.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $18.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG $15.7M
Rank #18 / 84
$10.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG $8.2M
Rank #21 / 84
57.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 57.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG 58.6%
Rank #19 / 84
345148
Given Estates ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
RC
SNF
Asheville (Stockwood)
70
Facility 70
NC AVG 72
Rank #183 / 387
78.1%
Facility 78.1%
NC AVG 70.6
Rank #114 / 232
+11%
5.96
Facility 5.96
NC AVG 3.98
Rank #15 / 83
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -43%+50%
$0
Facility $0
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #1 / 89
20
Facility 20
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #58 / 85
6.7
Facility 6.7
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #74 / 85
-55-
29
Facility 29
NC AVG 36
Rank #322 / 536
John Cowan
$60.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $60.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG $15.7M
Rank #1 / 84
$21.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG $8.2M
Rank #1 / 84
35.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 35.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG 58.6%
Rank #75 / 84
345328
Carolina Village ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Hendersonville
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 72
Rank #230 / 387
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
NC AVG 70.6
Rank #103 / 232
+13%
7.68
Facility 7.68
NC AVG 3.98
Rank #7 / 83
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +43%+93%
$0
Facility $0
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #1 / 89
7
Facility 7
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #27 / 85
2.3
Facility 2.3
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #26 / 85
-46-
82
Facility 82
NC AVG 36
Rank #3 / 536
-
$32.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $32.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
NC AVG $15.7M
Rank #6 / 84
$16.4MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $16.4MFiscal year ending 03/2024
NC AVG $8.2M
Rank #8 / 84
50.9%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 50.9%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
NC AVG 58.6%
Rank #34 / 84
345123
Walnut Ridge ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
MC
Walnut Cove
63
Facility 63
NC AVG 72
Rank #221 / 387
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 70.6
Rank #1 / 232
+42%
3.50
Facility 3.50
NC AVG 3.98
Rank #69 / 83
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -50%-12%
$40.1k
Facility $40.1k
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #67 / 89
23
Facility 23
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #62 / 85
4.6
Facility 4.6
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #52 / 85
363A+
50
Facility 50
NC AVG 36
Rank #150 / 536
Nita Davis
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG $15.7M
Rank #66 / 84
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG $8.2M
Rank #74 / 84
37%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 37%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG 58.6%
Rank #72 / 84
345089
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Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Ridge

Is Walnut Ridge in a walkable area?

Walnut Ridge has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Walnut Ridge?

According to NC state health department records, Walnut Ridge's license number is HAL-085-015.

What is the occupancy rate at Walnut Ridge?

Walnut Ridge's occupancy is 100%.

How long has Walnut Ridge been in business?

Walnut Ridge has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Walnut Ridge?

No, Walnut Ridge has a no-pet policy.

Does Walnut Ridge operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Walnut Ridge is registered as a for-profit in NC.

How many beds does Walnut Ridge have?

Walnut Ridge has 63 beds.

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