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Wilkes Regional Medical Ctr Sn
1370 West D Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 345386
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 15 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 0 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 3
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- July 16, 2026
- 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 | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.9 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 This facility reported a high number of days without a registered nurse onsite. | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | Not published Not enough data available to calculate a star rating. | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 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 16, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | April 23, 2025 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 21 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
15 health citations across 3 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 16, 2026: 1 citation (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/10/2026 |
April 23, 2025: 11 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/22/2025 |
| E | F-0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/22/2025 |
| E | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/22/2025 |
| E | F-0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/22/2025 |
| F | 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 05/22/2025 |
| D | F-0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/22/2025 |
| D | F-0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/22/2025 |
| D | 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 05/22/2025 |
| 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 05/22/2025 |
| D | F-0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/22/2025 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/22/2025 |
April 10, 2024: 3 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/06/2024 |
| D | 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 05/06/2024 |
| 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 05/06/2024 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
3 fire safety citations across 2 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2026 | E | K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction Corrected 08/21/2026 |
| 07/16/2026 | D | K-0163 | Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls. Construction Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction Corrected 08/21/2026 |
| 04/23/2025 | F | E-0001 | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/22/2025 |
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
No fines or payment denials published for this facility in the CMS Penalties file (last 3 years).
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 | 4.78 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.8 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.19 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.8 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 4.44 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 1.32 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 30.8 | 49 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 28.6 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | Staffing data not submitted or invalid for calculating turnover. | 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
- Wrmc Hospital Operating Corporation
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Chain
- Not published
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 10
- Average residents per day
- 7.9
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- Yes
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- None
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- July 9, 1991
- County/parish
- Wilkes
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
20 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ATRIUM HEALTH INC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 20% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST HOSPITAL | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 40% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 40% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BROWN, CHAD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BROWN, CHAD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| EDWARDS, MATTHEW | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FOLGER, JENA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| RICHARDSON, KARA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WAID, MICHAEL | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ADVOCATE HEALTH INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ATRIUM HEALTH INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| RICHARDSON, KARA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ADVOCATE HEALTH INC | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ATRIUM HEALTH INC | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| EDWARDS, MATTHEW | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FOLGER, JENA | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WAID, MICHAEL | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | 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: Wilkes Regional Medical Ctr Sn. 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.