Nursing homes in Wilkesboro, NC
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Wilkesboro, part of the Wilkes area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, have access to two nursing home facilities serving the 28697 ZIP code area within Wilkes County. According to the latest data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center currently holds the highest local standing with a 4-star rating, providing skilled nursing care options for the surrounding community.
Rating distribution
avg 2.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Wilkesboro
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Wilkesboro
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Wilkesboro reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Wilkesboro
| Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.