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PruittHealth-Elkin

560 Johnson Ridge Road, Elkin, NC 28621
Score: 61 / 100

With a score of 61 out of 100, Pruitthealth-Elkin earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of North Carolina nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Elkin location.

Staffing at Pruitthealth-Elkin is near the national average, with 3.94 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 11 deficiencies at Pruitthealth-Elkin, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: pasarr screening for mental disorders or intellectual disabilities.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.94 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.92 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.70 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.32 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.13 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.53 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

11
Total Deficiencies
Jun 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 9 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0645 Severity D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    Jun 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity K
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jul 4, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Mar 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0814 Severity F
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    Jan 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.9% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 16.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 5.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $15,734

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 61 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1