Willow Ridge Of NC
237 Tryon Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Willow Ridge Of NC is a nursing home in Rutherfordton, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (828) 286-7200
- Last standard health inspection
- March 19, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 150
- Residents per day, on average
- 117.6
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Willow Ridge Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- Cch Healthcare
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the North Carolina average (27 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.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on March 19, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 6, 2026.
Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 6, 2026.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 6, 2026.
Citation F0687. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate foot care.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 6, 2026.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 6, 2026.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 19, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 10, 2026.
Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 August 10, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0521 2 times since 2025.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 10, 2026.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 10, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 4, 2025 from $14,524 to $7,262.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 4, 2025 from $22,345 to $14,524.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
12 citations
Health inspection on February 4, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
64 of 419 North Carolina homes (15%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0626. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation F0558. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation F0551. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
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 February 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on February 4, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2025.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 March 24, 2025.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2025.
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 March 24, 2025.
Fine
February 4, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $7,262 on February 4, 2025.
Fine
February 4, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $7,262 on February 4, 2025.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 3, 2023 from $182,935 to $118,908.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 3, 2023 from $20,780 to $13,507.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on January 16, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
88 of 419 North Carolina homes (21%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0867. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0867 2 times since 2023.
Payment stopped
December 6, 2023 (2 years ago)
CMS stopped payment for new admissions from December 6, 2023, for 42 days.
8 citations
Health inspection on November 3, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
32 of 419 North Carolina homes (8%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 January 16, 2024.
Citation F0791. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2024.
Citation F0867. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2024.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2024.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2024.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 3, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.
Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.
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 May 10, 2024.
Citation K0914. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.
Fine
November 3, 2023 (3 years ago)
CMS fine of $118,908 on November 3, 2023.
Fine
November 3, 2023 (3 years ago)
CMS fine of $13,507 on November 3, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CCH HEALTHCARE LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 100% · since 06/01/2016
- BEALER, ADAM ROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2015
- STERN, JACOBOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2016
Questions
When was Willow Ridge Of NC last inspected?
CMS lists March 19, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Willow Ridge Of NC have?
CMS lists 27 health citations since November 3, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Willow Ridge Of NC been fined?
CMS lists 4 fines in the past three years, $146,939 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Willow Ridge Of NC?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Willow Ridge Of NC a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.