Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation

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How Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation Compares

Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation is a 111-bed for-profit nursing facility in North Wilkesboro, 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, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (4.8%) is below the North Carolina average of 14.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 111 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in North Wilkesboro, the local average is 4.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. North Carolina average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.8% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.1% (66% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 4.6% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (30% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.8% (49% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.7% — better than the North Carolina average of 23.0%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 418 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around North Wilkesboro

North 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 North Wilkesboro.

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