611 Old US Highway 70 East, Black Mountain, NC 28711 · Buncombe County
At Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, we put the heart in healthcare with skilled nursing, short and long-term care in Mountain Ridge, NC.
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Typically 91% full (88 of 97 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Black Mountain, NC, with 97 certified beds and an average of about 88 residents per day. It operates as part of the Regency Care network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.55 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.27 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $16,152 in the recent record.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,570–$11,120/mo (median $9,570) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Asheville prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (11 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-21 | Fine | $8,076 |
| 2025-10-21 | Fine | $8,076 |
611 Old US Highway 70 East, Black Mountain, NC
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Talk to an advisor about this communityMountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Black Mountain, NC area typically runs $8,570–$11,120 per month (median $9,570, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.55 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente has 11 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-30). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 91% full (88 of 97 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente in Black Mountain, NC offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 97 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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