Registered name: Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
Black Mountain, NC · Medicare-certified · 97 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026·
★★★★★1 of 5 overall
Mountain Ridge Health and Rehab has a 1-out-of-5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing; reported nurse staffing is 3.47 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark. It also has $16,152 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, while its quality measures rating is 4 stars.
Last inspection: October 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $16,152recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4654.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.32
Licensed practical nurses
0.95
Nurse aides
2.20
Weekend nursing
2.91
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 64%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9.6%3.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.8%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.5%5.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
10.9%13.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
32.8%21.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—31.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.1%20.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.8%1.9%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.3%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.9%40%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%4.2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.6%94.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%90%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,076 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $16,152 in total fines.
Federal fine
Oct 21, 2025
$8,076
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of REGENCY CARE · 4 homes · 1.8 stars avg
Occupancy
84.5 residents on an average day (87% of 97 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 47 years
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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.