River Landing at Sandy Ridge
1575 John Knox Drive, Colfax, NC 27235
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
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Care Quality Indicators
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How River Landing at Sandy Ridge Compares
River Landing at Sandy Ridge is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Colfax, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (17.2%) is above the North Carolina average of 14.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.2% — worse than the North Carolina average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.9% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — worse than the North Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.6% — better 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 River Landing at Sandy Ridge
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing River Landing at Sandy Ridge with other nursing homes in Colfax.
What keeps River Landing at Sandy Ridge's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is River Landing at Sandy Ridge doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.2% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does River Landing at Sandy Ridge maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% 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 River Landing at Sandy Ridge?
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 River Landing at Sandy Ridge?
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 Colfax
Colfax sits in Guilford County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 80,918 (15.2%)
- Median age
- 37.4 years
- Median household income
- $54,794
- Median home value
- $172,900
Demographics for Guilford County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Colfax.
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