Margate Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
540 Waugh Street, Jefferson, NC 28640
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Margate Health and Rehabilitation, LLC Compares
Margate Health and Rehabilitation, LLC is a 210-bed for-profit nursing facility in Jefferson, 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 quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.3%) is below the North Carolina average of 5.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 210 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 55% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.7% — worse than the North Carolina average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.5% (59% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.6% — better than the North Carolina average of 22.8% (41% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 419 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Margate Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Margate Health and Rehabilitation, LLC with other nursing homes in Jefferson.
How is Margate Health and Rehabilitation, LLC addressing its health inspections 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 Margate Health and Rehabilitation, LLC doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Margate Health and Rehabilitation, LLC keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.3% here versus 5.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Margate Health and Rehabilitation, LLC's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 55% occupancy across 210 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 Margate Health and Rehabilitation, LLC?
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 Margate Health and Rehabilitation, LLC?
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 Jefferson
Jefferson sits in Ashe County, where adults 65 and older make up about 25.4% 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+
- 6,849 (25.4%)
- Median age
- 48.6 years
- Median household income
- $43,030
- Median home value
- $158,200
Demographics for Ashe County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Jefferson.
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