Nursing home · Blowing Rock, NC
The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge
621 Chestnut Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 · (828) 386-3300
The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge is a 92-bed for-profit nursing home in Blowing Rock, North Carolina (Watauga County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1968. On average it cares for 87 residents a day (about 94% of its certified beds). It is part of Liberty Senior Living, a group of 37 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; the average in North Carolina is 3.0.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | North Carolina avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.32 | 3.87 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.61 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.09 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 57% | 49% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 18% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | September 17, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 1 below the state average of 5 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $17,114 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Liberty Healthcare Group LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge?
CMS rates The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge have?
92 certified beds, with an average of 87 residents a day.
Does The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge?
(828) 386-3300. Address: 621 Chestnut Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, NC 28605.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).