The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge
621 Chestnut Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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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How The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge Compares
The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge is a 92-bed for-profit nursing facility in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. 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 92 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.8% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 7.6% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (117% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.5% (27% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.8% — 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 The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge with other nursing homes in Blowing Rock.
How is The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge 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 The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge 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.
What practices help The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.0% here versus 5.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Foley Center at Chestnut 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 The Foley Center at Chestnut 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 Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock sits in Watauga County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.0% 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 lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 8,909 (16.0%)
- Median age
- 32.7 years
- Median household income
- $46,453
- Median home value
- $246,000
Demographics for Watauga County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Blowing Rock.
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