Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente

611 Old US Highway 70 East
Black Mountain NC 28711
Phone: 8286699991

For profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing2/5
Quality measures4/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality3/5
  • Overall rating vs. the North Carolina average: 1.9 star lower (2.9), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Black Mountain average: 3.0 star lower (4.0), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds97
Average residents per day84.5
Occupancy87%
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
CountyBuncombe
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1978-09-01
CMS certification number (CCN)345048
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle7

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.84
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.47
Registered nurse turnover63.6%
Total nursing staff turnover42.0%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)3
Fines (total value)$31,792
Payment denials0
Total penalties3
This facility has $31,792 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 2, and quality measures 4.

How many beds does Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente have?

CMS certifies 97 beds; the facility reports an average of 84.5 residents per day (about 87% occupancy).

Does Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $31,792 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.