nursing home in Black Mountain, NC
Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
611 Old US Highway 70 East, Black Mountain, NC 28711 · (828) 669-9991
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente at a glance
Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente is a 97-bed for-profit nursing home in Black Mountain, North Carolina (Buncombe County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the North Carolina average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 9, 2026) found 7 health citations. The North Carolina average is 4.7.
Federal regulators fined it 3 times in the past three years, totaling $31,792.
Nursing staff turnover is 42% per year (state average 49%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 97
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- September 1, 1978
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Buncombe County
- CMS Certification Number
- 345048
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.47 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.32 hrs | 0.62 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.20 hrs | 2.34 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.91 hrs | 3.42 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42% | 49% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 63.6% | 45.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 7 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 2 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 152.5 | 49.2 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $31,792 | $36,617 | $30,972 | Average |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 97 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 85 | 87 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 87.1% | 83.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.4% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.6% | 5.5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 5% | 14% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 28% | 15.6% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 31.3% | 18.3% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 8.4% | 7.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.1% | 5.9% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 18.5% | 21.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 31.9% | 20.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.3% | 92% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 78.1% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 93.9% | 80.6% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 13 health deficiencies and 13 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 7, 2026 |
| July 9, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 10, 2026 |
| July 9, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 28, 2026 |
| July 9, 2026 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 11, 2026 |
| July 9, 2026 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 28, 2026 |
| October 21, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected October 30, 2025 |
| October 21, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected October 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 17, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 17, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Standard | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 17, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 17, 2025 |
| May 2, 2024 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 4, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 4, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 23, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Complaint | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 23, 2024 |
| January 12, 2023 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0911 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 23, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 23, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 23, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0100 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2023 |
| May 6, 2021 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 18, 2021 |
| May 6, 2021 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 18, 2021 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $31,792 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | Fine | $15,185 |
| October 21, 2025 | Fine | $8,531 |
| October 21, 2025 | Fine | $8,076 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ownership data not available |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente's rating?
Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for North Carolina nursing homes is 2.9 stars.
How many inspection citations did Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente?
It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente and how do I contact it?
Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente is at 611 Old US Highway 70 East, Black Mountain, NC 28711. Phone: (828) 669-9991.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.