(January 2025) Mount Airy, NC – The Northern Regional Hospital Skilled Care Facility has once again been named one of the Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report. Northern Skilled Care achieved an overall rating of 5 out of 5 and has a short-term rehabilitation rating of “High Performing”, the highest possible score.
For the 2025 edition, U.S. News rated more than 15,000 nursing homes on residents’ outcomes, such as infection rates, staffing levels, potentially inappropriate reliance on antipsychotic drugs, health inspection results, and other indicators of quality.
Northern Skilled Nursing earned a high performing rating in short-term rehabilitation care, placing it among the top 10% of nursing homes in North Carolina. Northern Skilled Nursing’s performance exceeds the state average in several key categories, including discharge-to-home rates and patient outcomes, further showcasing its commitment to delivering the highest standard of care to its residents.
“We are grateful to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report and the ACHCA for this prestigious honor,” said Robin H. Hodgin, Interim President and CEO of Northern Regional Hospital. “This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care, and it’s a testament to the hard work and passion of our doctors, staff, volunteers, and the incredible leadership of Jenny Triplett and her team of dedicated caregivers.”
About Northern Skilled Care
The facility is a 33-bed unit within Northern Regional Hospital that offers permanent residence and temporary care to patients needing extended assistance following surgery or illness. Our residents enjoy a schedule of lively entertainment and activities throughout the week and welcome the quiet solitude of their private rooms. Short-term rehabilitation patients are cared for by an on-staff physician, in-house therapists, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and an onsite social worker.
