Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
1000 College Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
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How Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Compares
Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.6%) is above the North Carolina average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 70% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wilkesboro, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.3% — worse than the North Carolina average of 14.0% (60% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 7.6% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (115% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.2% — worse than the North Carolina average of 5.5% (48% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.2% — worse than the North Carolina average of 22.8% (50% 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 Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in Wilkesboro.
How is Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 is Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.3% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.6% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation lag behind other Wilkesboro options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and 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 Wilkesboro
Wilkesboro sits in Wilkes 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+
- 14,702 (21.5%)
- Median age
- 45.1 years
- Median household income
- $44,980
- Median home value
- $129,200
Demographics for Wilkes County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wilkesboro.
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