Oak Grove Healthcare
518 Old US 221 Highway, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident Council Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer
Free guide: the exact questions to ask Oak Grove Healthcare, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.
Check your inbox!
Your facility vetting guide is on its way.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How Oak Grove Healthcare Compares
Oak Grove Healthcare is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (38.8%) is above the North Carolina average of 22.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Rutherfordton, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.0% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.9% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (67% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.5% (52% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 38.8% — worse than the North Carolina average of 22.8% (70% 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 Oak Grove Healthcare
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Oak Grove Healthcare with other nursing homes in Rutherfordton.
How is Oak Grove Healthcare addressing its staffing levels 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 practices help Oak Grove Healthcare keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.0% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Oak Grove Healthcare doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.9% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Oak Grove Healthcare maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Oak Grove Healthcare?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Oak Grove Healthcare's rating advantage in Rutherfordton?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Rutherfordton
Rutherfordton sits in Rutherford County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.5% 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+
- 14,333 (21.5%)
- Median age
- 45.2 years
- Median household income
- $43,183
- Median home value
- $125,100
Demographics for Rutherford County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Rutherfordton.
Facility Details
Other Facilities in Rutherfordton
Give Them a Daily Friend
Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.
- AI calls them daily
- Friendly conversation
- Alerts if something's wrong
Works on any phone. No app needed.