nursing home in Blowing Rock, NC
The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge
621 Chestnut Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 · (828) 386-3300
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge at a glance
The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge is a 92-bed for-profit nursing home in Blowing Rock, North Carolina (Watauga County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the North Carolina average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 31, 2025) found 3 health citations. The North Carolina average is 4.7.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $17,114.
Nursing staff turnover is 64.5% per year (state average 49%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 92
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Liberty Senior Living
- Medicare-certified since
- January 15, 1968
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Watauga County
- CMS Certification Number
- 345045
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.45 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.66 hrs | 0.62 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.18 hrs | 2.34 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 64.5% | 49% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 30% | 45.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 86 | 49.2 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $17,114 | $36,617 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 92 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 81 | 87 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 87.6% | 83.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 7.6% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4% | 5.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 13.8% | 14% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.7% | 15.6% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 12.8% | 18.3% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.3% | 7.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 8.5% | 5.9% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 37.4% | 21.3% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26.6% | 20.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.4% | 94.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.2% | 92% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 67.2% | 78.1% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 89% | 80.6% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 20 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm, including 3 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 23, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 23, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Standard | 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 · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 23, 2025 |
| July 3, 2024 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0911 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 6, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Fire safety | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0001 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 16, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 6, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 6, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 6, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 6, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 6, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Complaint | 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 · Tag F0580 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected July 16, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Complaint | 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 · Tag F0600 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected July 16, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected July 16, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Complaint | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected July 16, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Complaint | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 16, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 16, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 16, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 16, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 16, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Standard | 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 · Tag F0690 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 16, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Standard | 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 · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 16, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 16, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Standard | 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 · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 16, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Complaint | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 16, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 16, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Standard | 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 · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 16, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 16, 2024 |
| March 22, 2023 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0911 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 26, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $17,114 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2024 | Fine | $17,114 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2019 |
| WILSON, JEFFREY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| CALCUTT, JOSEPH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| LONG TERM CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| DIGGS, MATTHEW Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/05/2020 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge's rating?
The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for North Carolina nursing homes is 2.9 stars.
How many inspection citations did The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Liberty Senior Living. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge and how do I contact it?
The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge is at 621 Chestnut Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. Phone: (828) 386-3300.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.