Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation
204 Old Brickyard Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
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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 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (4.5%) is below the North Carolina average of 14.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 111 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in North Wilkesboro, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.5% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.0% (67% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.1% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.5% (37% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.4% — 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 Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in North Wilkesboro.
How is Wilkesboro Health 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 practices help Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.5% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.1% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 111 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation's rating advantage in North Wilkesboro?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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