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Best Nursing Homes in Rutherfordton, NC (2026)

Compare all 3 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Rutherfordton, NC, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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3Nursing Homes in Rutherfordton
3.0/5
+0.1 vs state avgState avg: 2.90Rutherfordton Avg Rating
$77K+$13K vs state avgState avg: $65KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Nursing HomeRutherfordton, NC

Oak Grove Healthcare

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

518 Old Us 221 HighwayRutherfordton, NC 28139

(828) 287-7655

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Care landscape in Rutherfordton

How Rutherfordton compares with the rest of North Carolina on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+24.3%

    About 24% higher than the state average of 19.6%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover57.2%

    About 17% higher than the state average of 49.0%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability16.6%

    A little higher than the state average of 15.7%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Rutherfordton, NC?

This page evaluates 3 eligible nursing homes in Rutherfordton, NC and shows the top 3.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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