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Silver Bluff
100 Silver Bluff Drive, Canton, NC 28716
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.
Certified for 131 beds, Silver Bluff serves Canton in Haywood County, North Carolina and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1990.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the North Carolina median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 3, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 10.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.6.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the North Carolina median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 51.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Haywood Co. median | North Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 14 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.7 | 14.9 | 15.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.4% | 53.3% | 48.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,512 | $8,512 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 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: 8 Jan 2026, 7 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×9 E ×2 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Nov 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 | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | J | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
| 12 Jun 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
| 12 Jun 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
| 12 Jun 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
| 12 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
| 12 Jun 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.4%, RNs 52.4%; — 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 | 18.9% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.3% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.3% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.1% | 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: Liberty Commons Of Haywood County Llc. Chain: Liberty Senior Living (37 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Long Term Care LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/05/2024 |
| Liberty Healthcare Group LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/05/2024 |
| Liberty Healthcare Management Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/05/2024 |
| Liberty Healthcare Properties of Haywood County II LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/05/2024 |
| Liberty Healthcare Properties of Haywood County LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/05/2024 |
| Long Term Care Management Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/05/2024 |
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 Haywood County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyland Terrace and Rehabilitation | Waynesville | 90 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 14.4 | $9K | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center | Waynesville | 50 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 20.0 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Maggie Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center | Maggie Valley | 114 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 14.9 | $51K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Autumn Care of Waynesville | Waynesville | 90 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 34.4 | $107K | 4 Jun 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Haywood County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Silver Bluff been cited for?
14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Carolina median is 16 per facility.
Has Silver Bluff been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Silver Bluff compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a North Carolina median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Silver Bluff?
It is part of the Liberty Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Liberty Long Term Care LLC and Liberty Healthcare Group LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Silver Bluff last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Jan 2026.
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.