Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Elkin, North Carolina
1 of 2 nursing homes in Elkin (50%) meet our strict criteria. The North Carolina statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
199
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$15,734 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Elkin, North Carolina, is adequate, with two facilities available and one recommended. Families should consider Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation, the top-rated facility with an impressive A grade and 5-star rating, ensuring quality care without any fines.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation (90) — Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation stands out with its impressive 5-star CMS rating and an A grade, reflecting exceptional care quality. With a Trust Score of 90/100 and no fines, residents receive attentive service in a well-maintained environment. This for-profit facility excels in providing comprehensive rehabilitation services to its 99 beds.
The other 1 Elkin facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $15K.
Recommended
Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation stands out with its impressive 5-star CMS rating and an A grade, reflecting exceptional care quality. With a Trust Score of 90/100 and no fines, residents receive attentive service in a well-maintained environment. This for-profit facility excels in providing comprehensive rehabilitation services to its 99 beds.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Elkin Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $15,734
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Elkin Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Elkin's city average is 4.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 2 Elkin facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Elkin avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Elkin facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Elkin, NC are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Elkin (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Elkin "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Elkin?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.