Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR SN
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC · 10 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 16, 2026
CMS Certification Number 345386 · first certified July 1991
Ownership
Operated by ATRIUM HEALTH · Non profit - Other
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NC
3 citations — more than 5% of the 419 certified nursing homes in NC. Compared within NC rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 0.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens September 2027 — about 10 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was July 2026. Facilities in NC are typically surveyed 14–15 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 458 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
1 of the 3 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
1 physical-environment citation on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 3 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NC, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NC figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 3 |
| Median facility in NC | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 10, 2024 | 0 |
| April 23, 2025 | 1 |
| July 16, 2026 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0163 | Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls. | 1 | 2026-07-16 |
| E-0001 | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 1 | 2025-04-23 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2026-07-16 |
What the citations cover
- Construction Deficiencies 1
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 16, 2026 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0163 | Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 4, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 4, 2026) |
April 23, 2025 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0001 | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2025) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.