The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation
Asheville, NC · Medicare-certified · 77 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation in Asheville has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with 3 stars for health inspections but lower 2-star ratings for staffing and quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.07 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.0662 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 30, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0662.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.43
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.60
- Nurse aides
- 2.04
- Weekend nursing
- 2.60
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 60%
Registered nurse turnover: 56%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
27.5%12.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.1%3.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.5%7.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
7.8%6.3%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
15%8.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.9%5.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.8%4.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25.8%37.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%5%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.4%2.2%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.1%19.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.7%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97%96.8%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.7%80.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited December 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited December 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $11,170 in total fines.
- $11,170
Federal fine
Jul 27, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ASCENT HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · 6 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 69.7 residents on an average day (91% of 77 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 58 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.