Northern Regional Hospital
Mount Airy, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345278) · 33 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (336) 719-7000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northern Regional Hospital holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above North Carolina's state average of 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Northern Regional Hospital reports total nurse staffing of about 4.79 hours per resident per day, including about 1.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 18.4%.
Northern Regional Hospital has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Northern Regional Hospital is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing home in Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 25, 1988. It maintains 33 certified beds with an average of 31.0 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.78992 hours per resident per day, including 1.72299 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 18.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased federal inspection.
No chain affiliation is listed in the data provided, and CMS records do not indicate any change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recently published data vintage available at time of compilation. Families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Northern Regional Hospital has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.79 hours per resident per day, including 1.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 18.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 33 certified beds with an average of 31.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government hospital district; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 25, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections (5 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at (336) 719-7000 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (336) 719-7000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345278?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.