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Bear Mountain Health and RehabilitationCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
500 Beaverdam Road, Asheville, NC 28804
CCN
345010
Ownership type
For-profit, limited liability company
Certified beds
77
Residents per day
65
CMS flags
None in the CMS record
CMS star ratings
Overall rating3 of 5
Health inspection rating3 of 5
Staffing rating3 of 5
Quality measure rating3 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 9 May 2025. The latest survey cycle has 8 health citations. The median for nursing homes in North Carolina is 3. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.

Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .

Since the last CMS update

The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.

Ratings

CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.

CMS star ratings of Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homeBuncombe County medianNorth Carolina medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating33.03.03.0
Health inspection rating33.03.02.8
Staffing rating33.03.02.9
Quality measure rating33.03.03.6

A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 19 homes in the county, 419 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure

Citations by survey cycle

CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.

Health citations of Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsNorth Carolina median
Cycle 1 (latest)9 May 202583
Cycle 27 Mar 202455
Cycle 3No date166

Health citations

The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.

Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.

Scope and severity of the 29 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJ0K0L0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyH0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0C0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 8 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
30 Dec 2025F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint investigation20 Jan 2026
30 Dec 2025F0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.DComplaint investigation20 Jan 2026
9 May 2025F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigation4 Jun 2025
9 May 2025F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard survey4 Jun 2025
9 May 2025F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard survey4 Jun 2025
9 May 2025F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint investigation4 Jun 2025
9 May 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation4 Jun 2025
9 May 2025F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey4 Jun 2025

Survey cycle 2: 5 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
7 Mar 2024F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard survey27 Mar 2024
7 Mar 2024F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.BStandard survey27 Mar 2024
7 Mar 2024F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard survey27 Mar 2024
7 Mar 2024F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint investigation27 Mar 2024
7 Mar 2024F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.BStandard survey27 Mar 2024

Survey cycle 3: 16 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
10 Aug 2023F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint investigation4 Aug 2023
16 Dec 2022F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.GStandard survey9 Jan 2023
16 Dec 2022F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.BStandard survey9 Jan 2023
16 Dec 2022F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.EStandard survey9 Jan 2023
16 Dec 2022F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.EStandard survey9 Jan 2023
16 Dec 2022F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard survey9 Jan 2023
16 Dec 2022F0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.DStandard survey9 Jan 2023
16 Dec 2022F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GStandard survey9 Jan 2023
16 Dec 2022F0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.EStandard survey9 Jan 2023
16 Dec 2022F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard survey9 Jan 2023
16 Dec 2022F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard survey9 Jan 2023
16 Dec 2022F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard survey9 Jan 2023
16 Dec 2022F0761Ensure 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.EStandard survey9 Jan 2023
16 Dec 2022F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey9 Jan 2023
16 Dec 2022F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.FStandard survey9 Jan 2023
16 Dec 2022F0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.BStandard survey9 Jan 2023

The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report

Penalties

A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.

CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.

Staffing

Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation
StaffThis homeNorth Carolina medianNorth Carolina average (CMS)
All nurse staff3.283.503.83
Registered nurses (RN)0.490.500.61
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)0.580.89
Nurse aides2.212.34
All nurse staff, weekends2.833.103.40
Nurse staff turnover in a year
60.5%
Nurse staff turnover, North Carolina median
48.6%
RN turnover in a year
55.6%
Administrators who left in a year
0

Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.

Quality measures

A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.

Quality measures of Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homeNorth Carolina medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay10.3%14.4%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay1.9%0.4%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay4.0%1.8%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay4.0%3.3%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay3.8%1.1%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay7.7%17.0%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay7.7%5.2%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay15.9%13.2%13.4%

For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure

Ownership

An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.

Ownership type
For-profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Asheville Beaverdam NC Opco LLC
Chain
Ascent Healthcare Management (6 homes in the CMS chain file)
Organisations in the CMS ownership record of Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation
OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Nebo Holdco LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest100%1 May 2024

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Other homes in Buncombe County

The 12 nearest other nursing homes in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Nursing homeCityOverall ratingCitations, latest cycleFinesLast standard survey
Emerald Ridge Health and RehabilitationAsheville1 of 511$73,4759 Apr 2026
River Bend Health and RehabilitationAsheville1 of 525$147,57913 Jun 2025
The Laurels of Summit RidgeAsheville4 of 52$02 Jul 2026
Elevate Health and RehabilitationAsheville1 of 54$174,3462 Sep 2025
The Greens at WeavervilleWeaverville4 of 53$031 Jul 2025
The Laurels of Greentree RidgeAsheville5 of 52$07 May 2025
Stonecreek Health and RehabilitationAsheville3 of 54$38,43117 Jun 2026
Swannanoa Valley Health and RehabilitationSwannanoa3 of 54$06 Oct 2025
Aston Park Health Care CenterAsheville5 of 52$016 Apr 2026
NC State Veterans Home - Black MountainBlack Mountain5 of 52$12,7594 Dec 2025
Deerfield Episcopal RetirementAsheville5 of 51$04 Jun 2026
Pisgah Manor Health Care CenterCandler2 of 51$59,39120 May 2026

All 19 nursing homes in Buncombe County

Official channels

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation (CCN 345010). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/bear-mountain-health-and-rehabilitation-asheville-nc-345010/

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Questions

When was Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 30 Dec 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 7 Mar 2024.
Who operates Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Ascent Healthcare Management. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
Is Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in North Carolina as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
Where does the data on this page come from?
The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.