Nursing home report
Asheville, NC · Medicare-certified · 100 beds
Emerald Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Asheville, NC has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection score, 2-star quality measures, and 4-star staffing. It reports 3.06 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it has had $73,475 in fines in the last 24 months, including a recent federal penalty.
Health inspections
Staffing
3.0611 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0611.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The home failed to provide appropriate treatment and support for a resident with mental health, adjustment, or trauma-related needs. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 742 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
A federal fine of $62,607 was recorded.
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
A federal fine of $84,427 was recorded.
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
A federal fine of $10,868 was recorded.
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $73,475 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 9, 2026
Federal fine
Mar 6, 2025
Now operated by Emerald Ridge Health and Rehabilitation, previously Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
