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NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain

62 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Score: 57 / 100

With a score of 57 out of 100, Nc State Veterans Home - Black Mountain earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of North Carolina nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Black Mountain location.

Staffing levels at Nc State Veterans Home - Black Mountain exceed national averages, with 4.98 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.31 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 20 deficiencies at Nc State Veterans Home - Black Mountain, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: pasarr screening for mental disorders or intellectual disabilities.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.98 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.31 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.85 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.82 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.33 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.73 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

20
Total Deficiencies
Dec 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 16 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0645 Severity E
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    Dec 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0607 Severity D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    Feb 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Sep 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0565 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    Sep 4, 2024 · Resident Rights 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 4.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 7.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 10.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 21.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 20.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $240,964

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 57 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2