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Nursing homes in Yancey County, North Carolina
Yancey County, North Carolina, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 140 certified beds.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies over three cycles, 15.7 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $60K across 1 fine.
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.
| Measure | Yancey County | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 419 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 15.7 | 17.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $60K | $15M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation | Burnsville | 140 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 15.7 | $60K | 26 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 3 |
| F0646 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | 2 |
| F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | 1 |
| F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | 1 |
| F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Brighton Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Yancey County, North Carolina?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 140 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Yancey County have the highest CMS ratings?
Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation (2 stars)
How do Yancey County nursing homes compare with North Carolina?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 15.7 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.