Central Continuing Care
1287 Newsome Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Central Continuing Care Compares
Central Continuing Care is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Mount Airy, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.7%) is below the North Carolina average of 5.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Mount Airy, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.9% — worse than the North Carolina average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — better than the North Carolina average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.5% (32% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.7% — worse than the North Carolina average of 22.8% (26% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 419 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Central Continuing Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Central Continuing Care with other nursing homes in Mount Airy.
How is Central Continuing Care addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Central Continuing Care doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.9% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Central Continuing Care keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.7% here versus 5.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Central Continuing Care's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 120 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Central Continuing Care?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Central Continuing Care?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Mount Airy
Mount Airy sits in Surry County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 14,678 (20.4%)
- Median age
- 44.0 years
- Median household income
- $44,979
- Median home value
- $129,700
Demographics for Surry County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mount Airy.
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