nursing home in Taylorsville, NC
Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
581 Nc Highway 16 South, Taylorsville, NC 28681 · (828) 632-8146
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★2
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at a glance
Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 183-bed for-profit nursing home in Taylorsville, North Carolina (Alexander County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the North Carolina average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 8, 2026) found 5 health citations. The North Carolina average is 4.7.
Federal regulators fined it 4 times in the past three years, totaling $108,157.
Nursing staff turnover is 67.6% per year (state average 49%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 183
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Cch Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- January 6, 1986
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Alexander County
- CMS Certification Number
- 345247
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.42 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.82 hrs | 0.62 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.57 hrs | 2.34 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.04 hrs | 3.42 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 67.6% | 49% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 45.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 4 | 2 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 162.5 | 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) | 4 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $108,157 | $36,617 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 4 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 183 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 116 | 87 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 63.2% | 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) | 1.1% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 8.4% | 5.5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 17.5% | 14% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 14.9% | 15.6% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 12.9% | 18.3% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 10.7% | 7.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 6% | 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) | 39.1% | 21.3% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26.8% | 20.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 77.8% | 94.1% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 89.5% | 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) | 1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 47.4% | 78.1% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 71.3% | 80.6% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 28 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 9 citations involved actual harm, including 7 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected May 27, 2026 |
| January 8, 2026 Complaint | 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 January 15, 2026 |
| January 8, 2026 Complaint | 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 January 15, 2026 |
| January 8, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| January 8, 2026 Complaint | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| August 26, 2025 Complaint | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0627 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 29, 2025 |
| January 13, 2025 Complaint | Ensure the physician properly assigns and delegates tasks to a physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0714 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected January 14, 2025 |
| January 13, 2025 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 January 14, 2025 |
| January 13, 2025 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 January 14, 2025 |
| January 13, 2025 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 January 14, 2025 |
| January 13, 2025 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 January 14, 2025 |
| January 13, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 14, 2025 |
| October 8, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 21, 2025 |
| October 8, 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 October 9, 2024 |
| October 8, 2024 Complaint | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0678 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected October 9, 2024 |
| October 8, 2024 Standard | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected October 9, 2024 |
| October 8, 2024 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 9, 2024 |
| October 8, 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 October 9, 2024 |
| October 8, 2024 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 9, 2024 |
| October 8, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 9, 2024 |
| October 8, 2024 Complaint | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 9, 2024 |
| October 8, 2024 Complaint | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0606 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 9, 2024 |
| October 8, 2024 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 9, 2024 |
| October 8, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 15, 2024 |
| October 8, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 9, 2024 |
| October 8, 2024 Standard | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0661 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 9, 2024 |
| October 8, 2024 Complaint | 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 October 9, 2024 |
| October 8, 2024 Standard | 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 · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 9, 2024 |
| June 14, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 28, 2024 |
| August 2, 2023 Fire safety | Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 14, 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 4 federal penalties in the past three years, including $108,157 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Fine | $19,600 |
| August 26, 2025 | Fine | $5,122 |
| January 13, 2025 | Fine | $48,380 |
| October 8, 2024 | Fine | $35,055 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| HORIZON HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 10% | 01/01/2024 |
| VALLEY HOLDINGS NC LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 12% | 01/01/2024 |
| STERN, JACOB Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| STERN, JACOB Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| LOFTIN, SANDRA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's rating?
Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 1 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 Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 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 Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Cch Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is at 581 Nc Highway 16 South, Taylorsville, NC 28681. Phone: (828) 632-8146.
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.