Nursing homes in Elkin, NC
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Elkin, part of the Surry area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Elkin, North Carolina, located in Surry County, currently hosts two nursing homes serving residents in the 28621 ZIP code area. Based on data from the CMS Care Compare tool, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation stands out as a top-performing facility, having earned a perfect 5-star rating for its quality of care.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Elkin
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Elkin
- All homes in Elkin score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Elkin
| Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation DGS HEALTHCARE ELKIN INC DBA CHATHAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| PruittHealth-Elkin PRUITTHEALTH · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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