nursing home in Mount Airy, NC
Central Continuing Care
1287 Newsome Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 · (336) 786-2133
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Central Continuing Care at a glance
Central Continuing Care is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Mount Airy, North Carolina (Surry County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the North Carolina average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 11, 2025) found 4 health citations. The North Carolina average is 4.7.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $5,597.
Nursing staff turnover is 42.6% per year (state average 49%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Partnership
- Beds
- 120
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- December 19, 1991
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Surry County
- CMS Certification Number
- 345410
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 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) | 4.36 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.65 hrs | 0.62 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.80 hrs | 2.34 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.42 hrs | 3.42 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42.6% | 49% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 4 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 15 | 49.2 | 80.6 | Better |
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) | $5,597 | $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 | 120 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 81 | 87 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 67.7% | 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) | 3.4% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.7% | 5.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 16.9% | 14% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 5.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 28.3% | 15.6% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 33.7% | 18.3% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.4% | 7.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 5.8% | 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) | 46% | 21.3% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 27% | 20.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 92% | 93.6% | Better |
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) | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 78.1% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.1% | 80.6% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2025 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 3, 2025 |
| September 11, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 3, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 3, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Standard | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 9, 2025 |
| August 7, 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 December 5, 2024 |
| August 7, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| August 7, 2024 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| August 7, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| August 7, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| August 7, 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 September 3, 2024 |
| August 7, 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 September 3, 2024 |
| August 7, 2024 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 3, 2024 |
| August 7, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 3, 2024 |
| December 5, 2023 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2023 |
| May 10, 2023 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 15, 2023 |
| May 10, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 15, 2023 |
| May 10, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 15, 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 $5,597 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 5, 2023 | Fine | $5,597 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAYNE, DAVID Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 09/01/1994 |
| PAYNE, MARK Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 09/01/1994 |
| PAYNE, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/1994 |
| PAYNE, MARK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/1994 |
| EPPERSON, CRYSTAL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2002 |
| PAYNE, KYLE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/17/2014 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Central Continuing Care's rating?
Central Continuing Care has 3 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 Central Continuing Care receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Central Continuing Care 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 Central Continuing Care?
It is for profit - partnership. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Central Continuing Care and how do I contact it?
Central Continuing Care is at 1287 Newsome Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030. Phone: (336) 786-2133.
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.