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Nc State Veterans Home - Black Mountain
62 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Nc State Veterans Home - Black Mountain is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Black Mountain, North Carolina, certified for 100 beds and caring for about 82 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the North Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 9, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 13.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.6.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $13K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day (1.5 RN), above the North Carolina median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 45.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Buncombe Co. median | North Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 15 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.0 | 16.7 | 15.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.4 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.3% | 46.2% | 48.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $12,759 | $4,271 | $8,512 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (19 in the county, 419 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: North Carolina average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 Dec 2025, 5 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×5 E ×6 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Feb 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0572 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | B | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 12 May 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Aug 2023 |
| 12 May 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2024 | Fine | $12,759 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.3%, RNs 44.0%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | North Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.6% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 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 | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.3% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.9% | 13.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Nc Dept Of Miltary And Veterans Affairs Nc Division Of Veteran Aff. Chain: Pruitthealth (95 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc Dept of Miltary and Veterans Affairs Nc Division of Veteran Aff | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2012 |
| Nc Dept of Miltary and Veterans Affairs Nc Division of Veteran Aff | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2012 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Buncombe County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Park Health Care Center | Asheville | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.2 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center | Black Mountain | 163 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | 3.1 | — | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Deerfield Episcopal Retirement | Asheville | 62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4.8 | — | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Givens Health Center | Asheville | 70 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 27.1 | — | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Highland Farms | Black Mountain | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 23.3 | $4K | 15 Aug 2025 |
| The Laurels of Greentree Ridge | Asheville | 90 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 16.7 | — | 7 May 2025 |
| The Greens At Weaverville | Weaverville | 122 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 9.8 | — | 12 Jun 2026 |
| The Laurels of Summit Ridge | Asheville | 68 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 25.0 | — | 2 Jul 2026 |
All 19 facilities in Buncombe County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Nc State Veterans Home - Black Mountain been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Carolina median is 16 per facility.
Has Nc State Veterans Home - Black Mountain been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $13K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Nc State Veterans Home - Black Mountain compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day against a North Carolina median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Nc State Veterans Home - Black Mountain?
It is part of the Pruitthealth chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Nc Dept of Miltary and Veterans Affairs Nc Division of Veteran Aff and Nc Dept of Miltary and Veterans Affairs Nc Division of Veteran Aff. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Nc State Veterans Home - Black Mountain last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.