Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation
700 Johnston Ridge Road, Elkin, NC 28621
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation Compares
Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation is a 99-bed for-profit nursing facility in Elkin, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.1%) is above the North Carolina average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 99 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Elkin, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.0% — worse than the North Carolina average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.1% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.9% — worse than the North Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.6% — worse than the North Carolina average of 22.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 419 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in Elkin.
How is Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.1% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 99 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation's rating advantage in Elkin?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation?
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 Elkin
Elkin 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 Elkin.
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