Willowbrooke Court SC Ctr at Tryon Estates
619 Laurel Lake Drive, Columbus, NC 28722
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
Resident Council Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How Willowbrooke Court SC Ctr at Tryon Estates Compares
Willowbrooke Court SC Ctr at Tryon Estates is a 16-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Columbus, 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 health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (43.6%) is above the North Carolina average of 22.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 16 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 40% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 43.6% — worse than the North Carolina average of 22.8% (91% 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 Willowbrooke Court SC Ctr at Tryon Estates
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Willowbrooke Court SC Ctr at Tryon Estates with other nursing homes in Columbus.
What keeps Willowbrooke Court SC Ctr at Tryon Estates's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Willowbrooke Court SC Ctr at Tryon Estates doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 43.6% here versus 22.8% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Willowbrooke Court SC Ctr at Tryon Estates's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 40% occupancy across 16 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Willowbrooke Court SC Ctr at Tryon Estates?
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 Willowbrooke Court SC Ctr at Tryon Estates?
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 Columbus
Columbus sits in Polk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 31.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 6,417 (31.0%)
- Median age
- 53.7 years
- Median household income
- $52,125
- Median home value
- $222,700
Demographics for Polk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Columbus.
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