nursing home in Waynesville, NC

Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center

1349 Crabtree Road, Waynesville, NC 28785 · (828) 454-9260

★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center at a glance

Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 50-bed for-profit nursing home in Waynesville, North Carolina (Haywood County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the North Carolina average of 2.9.

Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (1 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.9 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (March 19, 2026) found 3 health citations. The North Carolina average is 4.7.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 60.8% per year (state average 49%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
50
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Principle Long Term Care
Medicare-certified since
August 26, 1991
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Haywood County
CMS Certification Number
345396

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.9 / 53 / 5Average
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.9 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.7 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.3 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53.4 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.93 hrsNorth Carolina average3.85 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.93 hrs3.85 hrs3.86 hrsAverage
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.04 hrs0.62 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.21 hrs2.34 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.66 hrs3.42 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)60.8%49%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)61.5%45.6%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility3North Carolina average5U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)359Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)023Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)2049.280.6Better

Penalties

This facility0North Carolina average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$36,617$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds50105107
Average residents per day408786
Occupancy80.2%83.6%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility1.7%North Carolina average3.5%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)1.7%3.5%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)3%5.5%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)18.9%14%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.9%2.3%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.7%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)28.6%15.6%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)30.3%18.3%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)5.7%7.2%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)7.3%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)30.8%21.3%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)11.1%20.7%19%Better
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)96.6%92%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility0.7%North Carolina average1.4%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0.7%1.4%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)98.7%78.1%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)85.3%80.6%82%Average

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 10 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
March 19, 2026
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 July 31, 2026
March 19, 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 April 11, 2026
March 19, 2026
Standard
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0847
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 11, 2026
March 19, 2026
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 April 11, 2026
February 5, 2025
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 20, 2025
February 5, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 20, 2025
February 5, 2025
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 20, 2025
February 5, 2025
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 May 20, 2025
February 5, 2025
Fire safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 20, 2025
February 5, 2025
Complaint
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 5, 2025
February 5, 2025
Complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 5, 2025
February 5, 2025
Complaint
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 5, 2025
February 5, 2025
Complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 5, 2025
September 28, 2023
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 22, 2023
September 28, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 22, 2023
September 28, 2023
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 22, 2023
September 28, 2023
Complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 22, 2023
September 28, 2023
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 22, 2023
September 28, 2023
Complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 22, 2023

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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
BOICE, GALE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/05/2018
DETAR, DEWEY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/13/2025
HILL, ROBERT
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
WALTERS, SHAYNA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/13/2025
BOICE, GALE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE03/05/2018
JOHNSON, DIANNE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
HILL, ROBERT
Individual
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
BOICE, GALE
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/08/2025
DETAR, DEWEY
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE01/05/2023
WALTERS, SHAYNA
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE12/21/2020
BOICE, GALE
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE03/18/2018
HILL, RAYMOND
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
HILL, STEPHEN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE, INC.
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011

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Frequently asked questions

What is Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center's rating?

Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center has 3 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 Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center 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 Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center?

It is for profit - corporation and part of Principle Long Term Care. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?

Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center is at 1349 Crabtree Road, Waynesville, NC 28785. Phone: (828) 454-9260.

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.