Walnut Ridge
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Walnut Cove, NC
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Walnut Ridge

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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Walnut Ridge accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

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.
▲ 26.0% Above NC avg. ▲ 26.0% Above NC avg.NC average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

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 — compared to North Carolina state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 94th out of 97 homes 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 7m per day
Rank #94 / 97Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 94th out of 97 homes in North Carolina. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the North Carolina average, with a ranking across 97 North Carolina facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility North Carolina avg (3h 59m per day)
vs North Carolina avg
-22%

6 of 6 metrics below state avg

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs 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. 23m per day ▼ 37% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 41m 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. 43m per day ▼ 20% State avg: 53m 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. 1h 39m per day ▼ 29% State avg: 2h 19m per day · National avg: 2h 20m 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. 2h 17m per day ▼ 33% State avg: 3h 26m per day · National avg: 3h 27m 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. 4m per day ▼ 30% 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. 14m per day ▼ 42% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
135 days
Bed community size
63-bed community Rank #224 / 390Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 224th out of 390 homes in North Carolina. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #149 / 572Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 149th out of 572 homes in North Carolina. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 271Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 271 homes in North Carolina. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 271. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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

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 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. 6 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (28% below)
• Deficiencies per year (29% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (23% below)
• Total inspections (10% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (53% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (48% below)
Latest Inspection April 29, 2025 Follow Up

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 assisted living residence (33 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 28% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2015. 34.2 This facility has 29% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (3 vs. NC avg 4.2).↓ 29% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.72.2 This facility has 23% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1.7 vs. NC avg 2.2).↓ 23% 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1921 This facility has 10% fewer total inspections than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (19 vs. NC avg 21).↓ 10% better
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 assisted living residence (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 assisted living residence (47% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 43% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • April 29, 2025 follow-up survey confirmed all prior deficiencies were corrected with no further action needed.
  • February 25, 2025 inspection found a fire safety violation for unapproved electromagnetic hold-open devices on corridor doors that failed to release on fire alarm activation.
  • Past inspections from 2015 to 2019 documented multiple fire safety, building maintenance, and oxygen storage hazards, including unsecured oxygen cylinders and obstructed exits.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 5

North Carolina average 4


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations
23 Rank #72 / 101Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd out of 101 homes in North Carolina. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the North Carolina State average, with a ranking across all 101 NC facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

North Carolina average 20.9

Citations per inspection
4.6 Rank #57 / 101Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 101 homes in North Carolina. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the North Carolina mean across 101 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

North Carolina 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 North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 1.3


Serious health citations
0
100% better than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 0.9

3 critical citations North Carolina average: 1.3

0 serious citations North Carolina average: 0.9

19 moderate citations North Carolina average: 17.1

1 minor citation North Carolina 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

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%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 73%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 72%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 73%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 58%
3 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 54%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 60%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 66%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 72%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 59%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 14%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 13%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 11%
5 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 46%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 5%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 72%

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 #76 / 105Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 105 homes in North Carolina. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the North Carolina average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 105 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
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%

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.

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 #68 / 104Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 104 homes in North Carolina. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the North Carolina average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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 #97 / 104Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 97th out of 104 homes in North Carolina. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the North Carolina average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$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 #100 / 104Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 100th out of 104 homes in North Carolina. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the North Carolina average. Well-run North Carolina facilities typically land around 49–62% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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

What does this home offer?

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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%

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina

Walnut Ridge is located in Walnut Cove, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.

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Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

NC Medicaid CAP/DA

Age 65+ or disabled
General North Carolina resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NC

High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

North Carolina Senior Care Options

NC SCO (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General North Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)

Age 55+
General NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NC

Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

In-Home Aide Services

North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

Age 60+
General NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NC

Family can be aides; varies by county funding.

Benefits
Personal care (5-20 hours/week) Meal prep Respite (~5 days/year) Errands

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NC

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NC

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

North Carolina Urgent Repair Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$30,258/year 50% AMI, varies by county
Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
NC

Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.

Benefits
Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility)

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

North Carolina Special Assistance

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
NC

Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services

Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Ridge

What neighborhood is Walnut Ridge in?

Walnut Ridge is in the Windmill Street neighborhood of Walnut Cove.

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%.

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.

Are there photos of Walnut Ridge?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Walnut Ridge in the photo gallery on this page.

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