Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

1016 Fletcher Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 · CCN 345205 · 176 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall2 of 5CMS inspections2 of 5CMS staffing4 of 5CMS quality3 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 1 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.

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Serious inspection findings

2026-05-27 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)

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.

2023-07-25 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0604, severity G)

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

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

2023-07-25 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0607, severity G)

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

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

2.68

state median 3.11

Weekend staffing gap

−20%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −7%

RN hours / resident / day

0.57

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

29%

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

1 enforcement action(s), totaling $8,648 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2023-07-25	Fine	$8,648

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE chain.

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

Somerwoods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (Somerset, KY) — CMS overall1 of 5
Greenwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (Bowling Green, KY) — CMS overall2 of 5
Mountain View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (Pineville, KY) — CMS overall4 of 5
Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (Benton, KY) — CMS overall4 of 5
Rivers Edge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (Prospect, KY) — CMS overall3 of 5
Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (Louisville, KY) — CMS overall2 of 5
Tri Cities Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (Cumberland, KY) — CMS overall2 of 5
Jacob's Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Madison, NC) — CMS overall5 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 3 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 9

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-05-27	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2025-11-19	F0602	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-19	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-21	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-21	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-21	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-07-25	F0604	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-07-25	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-07-25	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-25	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-25	F0837	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-25	F0867	Administration Deficiencies	D	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 “Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wilkesboro” at medicare.gov/care-compare.