The Foley Center At Chestnut Ridge
Blowing Rock, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345045) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $17,114
Phone: (828) 386-3300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Foley Center At Chestnut Ridge has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Foley Center At Chestnut Ridge reports total nurse staffing of 3.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.65977 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.5%.
The Foley Center At Chestnut Ridge has 1 federal fine on record totaling $17,114.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not currently display an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
The Foley Center At Chestnut Ridge is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Blowing Rock, Watauga County, North Carolina. The facility has been certified since January 15, 1968, and holds 92 certified beds, with an average of 80.6 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Liberty Senior Living chain, which operates 37 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so these ratings reflect the current operator.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.45, with 0.65977 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.5%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $17,114.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recently published dataset available at time of writing. Families should verify current details directly with the facility or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Foley Center At Chestnut Ridge has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.45 hours per resident per day, with 0.65977 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 64.5%. Its CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $17,114.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the abuse icon is not displayed for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program according to the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 92 certified beds and an average of 80.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Liberty Senior Living chain, which has 37 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 15, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall composite rating (2 stars) for this facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8283863300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8283863300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345045?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.