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Ascent Healthcare Management
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Ascent Healthcare Management operates 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 1 state, with 664 certified beds; the largest presence is in North Carolina.
50% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 23.5 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $221K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Ascent Healthcare Management | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 29 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 61.0% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 0 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 11 |
| F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | 8 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 7 |
| F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | 6 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 6 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 5 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 5 |
| F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | 5 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation | Asheville | NC | 77 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 37.7 | — | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Elevate Health and Rehabilitation | Asheville | NC | 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 23.3 | $174K | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation | Rutherfordton | NC | 80 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 15.0 | $8K | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Orchard Valley Health and Rehabilitation | Hendersonville | NC | 134 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 46 | 34.3 | $16K | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation | Brevard | NC | 147 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 19.7 | $23K | 7 May 2026 |
| Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation | Swannanoa | NC | 106 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 11.3 | — | 6 Oct 2025 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Ascent Healthcare Management operate?
6 Medicare-certified facilities in 1 state, with 664 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Ascent Healthcare Management facilities rated?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 0 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 3. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Ascent Healthcare Management been fined?
CMS lists 6 fines totalling $221K and 0 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.