Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation
204 Old Brickyard Road · North Wilkesboro, NC · 28659 · 3366672020
111 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.02 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.58 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 15, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345401 · certified since September 12, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.