The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge
Blowing Rock, North Carolina · CCN 345045
14 surveys since 2010. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2024.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 75
- Surveys
- 14
- Harm or worse
- 4
- Immediate jeopardy
- 3
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 92
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- LIBERTY SENIOR LIVING
- County
- Watauga · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1968
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 2
- Health inspection
- 2
- Staffing
- 3
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 94 for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in North Carolina.
Last survey on record
Jul 31, 2025
466 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.45 | 3.42 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.66 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 64.5% | 51.3% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $17,114 across 1 penalty
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J315.0% | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G15.0% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D945.0% | E735.0% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F8122×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F5501×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F5781×
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.
- F5801×
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- F6001×
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF580Jul 3, 2024
Based on record review, staff, Social Worker (SW), Nurse Practitioner (NP), and Medical Director (MD) interviews the facility failed to notify a medical provider when Resident #278 was noted by Medication Aide (MA) #1 to have difficulty breathing, had an oxygen saturation in the high 70's/low 80's (normal oxygen saturation is 92 to 100%), and was asking for help. On [DATE] at 7:00 am MA #1 was told by Nurse #2 that Resident #278 was having issues with breathing. MA #1 checked Resident #278 and noted an oxygen saturation in the high 70's/low 80's, and got the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON advised MA #1 to place Resident #278 on oxygen and continue to monitor her oxygen saturation levels. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Jul 3, 2024
Based on record reviews, and Resident Representative (RR), staff, Nurse Practitioner (NP), and Medical Director (MD) interviews the facility failed to protect a Resident's right to be free from neglect when they failed to provide effective care and services to a resident experiencing a medical emergency. On [DATE] MA #1 was told by Nurse #2 that Resident #278 was not doing well. MA #1 checked Resident #278 and noted an oxygen saturation in the high 70's/low 80's (normal oxygen saturation is 92 to 100%), and got the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON advised MA #1 to place Resident #278 on oxygen and monitor oxygen saturation levels. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF684Jul 3, 2024
Based on record review, and staff, Resident Representative (RR), Social Worker (SW), Nurse Practitioner (NP), and Medical Director (MD) interviews Based on record review, and staff, Resident Representative (RR), Social Worker (SW), Nurse Practitioner (NP), and Medical Director (MD) interviews the facility failed to complete and document on-going thorough assessments for an acute change in condition and failed to respond effectively to a medical emergency. On [DATE] at 7:00 pm, Resident #278's Representative requested a chest x-ray, when Nurse #1 observed Resident #278 had a cough, congestion, and decreased appetite. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF697Jul 3, 2024
Based on record review, Resident Representative (RR), staff, Nurse Practitioner (NP) interviews, the facility failed to address a resident's pain after a resident requested pain medication and was observed screaming in pain, crying, and very upset by Nurse #10 on [DATE]. The deficient practice occurred for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #279) reviewed for pain. The findings included: Resident #279 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of left artificial knee joint replacement. A review of a physician's order dated [DATE] revealed an order for Resident #279 to be administered oxycodone (pain medication) 10 milligrams (mg) every four hours as needed for pain for 5 days. The order expired on [DATE]. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jul 31, 2025
Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to label and date leftover food and failed to discard food items by the expiration or used by date for 1 of 3 nourishment room refrigerators (300/400 hall) reviewed for food storage. This practice had the potential to cause foodborne illnesses.Findings included:An observation and interview were conducted on 07/28/25 at 10:50 AM with the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) for review of the nourishment room refrigerator. The following were observed in the nourishment room refrigerator designated for the 300 and 400 hall used to store food brought into the facility for residents: a. A 12-ounce unopened container of egg salad with a use by date of 7/19/25. […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 75 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Sep 17, 2026Standard1 finding
- Jul 31, 2025Standard3 findings
- Jul 3, 2024Standard and complaint17 findings · 4 harm
- Sep 9, 2021Complaint1 finding
- Jul 29, 2021Standard2 findings
- May 31, 2019Standard2 findings
- Jun 28, 2018Standard3 findings
- May 5, 2017Standard5 findings
Show the 6 earlier surveys
- Mar 11, 2016Standard9 findings
- Apr 2, 2015Standard10 findings
- Nov 22, 2013Standard1 finding
- Sep 20, 2012—3 findings
- Aug 25, 2011—10 findings
- Jul 22, 2010—8 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
Comparable facilities
The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.
- King Health and Rehabilitation CenterKing3 harm findings
- Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center of SouthporSouthportno harm findings
- Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterHavelock4 harm findings
- Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterFletcher2 harm findings
- Dahlia Gardens Center for Nursing and RehabilitatiAberdeen2 harm findings
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