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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Central Continuing Care

1287 Newsome Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030

Central Continuing Care, a 120-bed for profit - partnership nursing facility in Mount Airy, NC, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
4.22
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
10
Inspection findings
$6K
Federal penalties (1)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
345410
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
120
Residents
83
In Hospital
No
County
Surry
Last Inspection
Sep 11, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 4.22 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.62 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.94
CNA Hours
2.65
Total Nursing Hours
4.22 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.04
Nursing Turnover
44.1%
RN Turnover
25.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Central Continuing Care

Central Continuing Care operates 120 certified beds in Mount Airy, NC with approximately 83 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 4★ · quality 2★).

The inspection file contains 10 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS enforcement records show 1 penalty totaling $6K levied against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 4.22 total hours per resident day (national average 3.89); RN hours specifically are 0.62 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Partnership" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Central Continuing Care falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 44.1%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (10 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2025 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2025 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2025

C - Widespread - No harm Sep 11, 2025 Tag: 0577

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 7, 2024 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 7, 2024 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 7, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 7, 2024 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 5, 2023 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 14, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 7, 2023 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 30, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 25.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 3.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 35.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 14.1% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 5.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 42.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 29.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 96.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $6K

Date Type Amount
Dec 5, 2023 Fine $6K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Central Continuing Care?
Central Continuing Care has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (2★).
What are the staffing levels at Central Continuing Care?
Central Continuing Care reports 4.22 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.62 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 44.1%.
How many beds does Central Continuing Care have?
Central Continuing Care has 120 certified beds with approximately 83 residents. The facility is located at 1287 Newsome Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030.
Does Central Continuing Care have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Central Continuing Care has 10 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Central Continuing Care received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Central Continuing Care has received 1 penalties totaling $6K.
Who owns Central Continuing Care?
Central Continuing Care is classified as "For profit - Partnership" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Central Continuing Care last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Central Continuing Care was on Sep 11, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Central Continuing Care?
Central Continuing Care is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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