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Mountain Ridge Health and Rehab

611 Old US Highway 70 East, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Score: 18 / 100

With a score of 18/100, Mountain Ridge Health And Rehab ranks in the bottom tier of North Carolina nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Mountain Ridge Health And Rehab, with 3.38 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 11 deficiencies at Mountain Ridge Health And Rehab, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.38 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.21 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.94 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.23 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.00 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.20 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

11
Total Deficiencies
Oct 20, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 9 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity J
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Oct 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    May 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    May 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0605 Severity D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    May 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.4% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 11.7% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 26.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.8% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 23.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $24,850

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 18 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
97
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 29, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6