Willow Ridge Of NC

237 Tryon Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 · CCN 345197 · 150 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall2 of 5CMS inspections2 of 5CMS staffing3 of 5CMS quality4 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 2 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.

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Serious inspection findings

2025-02-04 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity J)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2025-02-04 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0626, severity G)

Resident Rights Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

2024-01-16 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0689, severity J)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2023-11-03 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0689, severity J)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.07

state median 3.11

Weekend staffing gap

−3%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −7%

RN hours / resident / day

0.15

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

17%

share of all nursing hours

Days with zero RN hours reported

with residents present

Nursing staff turnover

57%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

4 enforcement action(s), totaling $139,677 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-02-04	Fine	$7,262
2023-11-03	Fine	$13,507
2023-11-03	Fine	$118,908
2023-11-03	Payment Denial	payment denial

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the CCH HEALTHCARE chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

The Greens at Viewmont (Hickory, NC) — CMS overall2 of 5
The Greens at Gastonia (Gastonia, NC) — CMS overall1 of 5
The Greens at Pinehurst Rehabilitation & Living Ce (Pinehurst, NC) — CMS overall3 of 5
The Greens at Weaverville (Weaverville, NC) — CMS overall4 of 5
Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center (Washington, NC) — CMS overall2 of 5
The Greens at Hickory (Hickory, NC) — CMS overall2 of 5
Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Taylorsville, NC) — CMS overall1 of 5
The Greens at Lincolnton (Lincolnton, NC) — CMS overall2 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: No harm, potential for minimal harm: 1 · Actual harm: 1 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 22 · Immediate jeopardy: 3

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-03-19	F0583	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-19	F0644	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-19	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-03-19	F0687	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-19	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-02-04	F0551	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-02-04	F0558	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-02-04	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2025-02-04	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-02-04	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-02-04	F0623	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-02-04	F0626	Resident Rights Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2025-02-04	F0636	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-02-04	F0732	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	C	not recorded
2025-02-04	F0756	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-02-04	F0758	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-02-04	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-16	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2024-01-16	F0867	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-11-03	F0554	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-11-03	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-11-03	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-11-03	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2023-11-03	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-11-03	F0791	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-11-03	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-11-03	F0867	Administration Deficiencies	E	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “Willow Ridge Of NC, Rutherfordton” at medicare.gov/care-compare.