Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenteCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 611 Old Us Highway 70 East, Black Mountain, NC 28711
- CCN
- 345048
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 97
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 85
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 30 May 2025. The latest survey cycle has 6 health citations. The median for nursing homes in North Carolina is 3. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $16,152 for this home in its penalties file.
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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.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in North Carolina (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Buncombe County median | North Carolina median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
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.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | North Carolina median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 30 May 2025 | 6 | 3 |
| Cycle 2 | 2 May 2024 | 2 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 3 | 6 |
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.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2025 |
| 21 Oct 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 2 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 3 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 5 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 5 Feb 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.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2025 | Fine | $8,076 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Fine | $8,076 |
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.
| Staff | This home | North Carolina median | North Carolina average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.47 | 3.50 | 3.83 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.32 | 0.50 | 0.61 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.95 | 0.89 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.20 | 2.34 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.91 | 3.10 | 3.40 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 42.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, North Carolina median
- 48.6%
- RN turnover in a year
- 63.6%
- 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.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | North Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 28.0% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.4% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 31.3% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.6% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.0% | 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, corporation
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
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Other homes in Buncombe County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center | Black Mountain | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 25 Sep 2025 | |
| Highland Farms | Black Mountain | 5 of 5 | 3 | $4,271 | 15 Aug 2025 | |
| NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain | Black Mountain | 5 of 5 | 2 | $12,759 | 4 Dec 2025 | |
| Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation | Swannanoa | 3 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 6 Oct 2025 | |
| Fleshers Fairview Health Care | Fairview | 2 of 5 | 23 | $61,321 | 22 Sep 2025 | |
| The Laurels of Summit Ridge | Asheville | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 2 Jul 2026 | |
| Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation | Asheville | 3 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 9 May 2025 | |
| The Laurels of Greentree Ridge | Asheville | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 7 May 2025 | |
| Givens Health Center | Asheville | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 18 Mar 2026 | |
| Elevate Health and Rehabilitation | Asheville | 1 of 5 | 4 | $174,346 | 2 Sep 2025 | |
| Deerfield Episcopal Retirement | Asheville | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 4 Jun 2026 | |
| Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation | Asheville | 3 of 5 | 4 | $38,431 | 17 Jun 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente (CCN 345048). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/mountain-ridge-rehabilitation-and-healthcare-cente-black-mountain-nc-345048/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
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Questions
- When was Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 21 Oct 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 2 May 2024.
- Who operates Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente 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.