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The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge
621 Chestnut Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 345045
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 20 in the last 3 inspection cycles (3 immediate jeopardy, 1 actual harm, 8 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 8
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 1 fine, total $17,114
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- July 31, 2025
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.9 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | July 31, 2025 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | July 3, 2024 | 17 | 17 | 8 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 86 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
20 health citations across 2 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
July 31, 2025: 3 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/23/2025 |
| D | F-0761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/23/2025 |
| D | F-0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/23/2025 |
July 3, 2024: 17 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2024 |
| D | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2024 |
| E | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2024 |
| D | F-0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2024 |
| E | F-0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2024 |
| D | F-0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2024 |
| G | F-0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2024 |
| E | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2024 |
| E | F-0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2024 |
| J | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2024 |
| D | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2024 |
| E | F-0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2024 |
| E | F-0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2024 |
| J | F-0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2024 |
| J | F-0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2024 |
| D | F-0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2024 |
| D | F-0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2024 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations across 2 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2024 | F | K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| 07/03/2024 | D | K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| 07/03/2024 | D | K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| 07/03/2024 | F | K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| 07/03/2024 | D | K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| 07/03/2024 | E | K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| 07/03/2024 | F | E-0001 | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2024 |
| 03/22/2023 | D | K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/26/2023 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2024 | Fine | $17,114 | — |
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.45 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.66 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.61 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.18 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.26 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.37 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 64.5 | 49 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 30 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Liberty Healthcare Group LLC
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Liberty Senior Living (37 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 92
- Average residents per day
- 80.6
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- January 15, 1968
- County/parish
- Watauga
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
5 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DIGGS, MATTHEW | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WILSON, JEFFREY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LONG TERM CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CALCUTT, JOSEPH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- DHSR Complaint Intake Unit: File a Complaint. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.