Highland Farms
200 Tabernacle Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Highland Farms is a nursing home in Black Mountain, North Carolina. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (828) 669-6473
- Last standard health inspection
- July 31, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day, on average
- 48
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Givens Highland Farms LLC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the North Carolina average (10 vs 18).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
3 citations
Health inspection on July 31, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2026.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2026.
Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2026.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0211 from the fire safety inspection on September 19, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0351 from the fire safety inspection on September 19, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0372 from the fire safety inspection on September 19, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0511 from the fire safety inspection on September 19, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0911 from the fire safety inspection on September 19, 2024.
3 citations
Health inspection on August 15, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2025.
Citation F0559. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2025.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 22, 2024 from $6,570 to $4,271.
4 citations
Health inspection on August 22, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2024.
Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2024.
Fine
August 22, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $4,271 on August 22, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- GIVENS ESTATES, INC.Direct ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/01/2012
- GIVENS ESTATES, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2012
- HOKE, KRISTINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/08/2022
- KERESTES, DAVIDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/18/2014
Questions
When was Highland Farms last inspected?
CMS lists July 31, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Highland Farms have?
CMS lists 10 health citations since August 22, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Highland Farms been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $4,271 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Highland Farms?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Highland Farms a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.