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River Landing at Sandy Ridge

1575 John Knox Drive, Colfax, NC 27235

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River Landing at Sandy Ridge is a nursing home in Colfax, North Carolina. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(336) 668-4900
Last standard health inspection
January 8, 2026 (10 months ago)
Certified beds
60
Residents per day, on average
54.8
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Presbyterian Homes, INC
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the North Carolina average (3 vs 18).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  2. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. 2 citations

    Health inspection on January 8, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.

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  4. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  5. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  6. 1 citation

    Health inspection on November 21, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2024.

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  7. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on November 21, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0521. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0521 2 times since 2023.

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  8. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  9. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 16, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2023.

    • Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2023.

    • Citation K0911. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2023.

    • Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2023.

    • Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was River Landing at Sandy Ridge last inspected?

CMS lists January 8, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does River Landing at Sandy Ridge have?

CMS lists 3 health citations since November 21, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has River Landing at Sandy Ridge been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of River Landing at Sandy Ridge?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is River Landing at Sandy Ridge a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.