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Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing HomeWilkesboro, NCCMS 345205
13 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
4 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
176

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
118.7

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
13

*CMS

Inspections on file
5

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-11-19

*CMS

Citations

13 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0602Generalpotential for harm

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0690Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  • 0578Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0837Generalpotential for harm

    Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

  • 0341Generalpotential for harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

  • 0867Generalpotential for harm

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0604Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

  • 0607Seriousactual harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Wilkesboro, NC, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 345205.
What is the CMS rating for Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is certified for 176 beds. It serves an average of 118.7 residents per day.
How many citations does Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 13 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was last inspected on November 19, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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