Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
611 Old US Highway 70 East, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJuly 9, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Health citations since May 2, 202413 (North Carolina average 18)
- Fines in the past three years3, $31,792 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 21, 2025 from $8,076 to $8,531.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on July 9, 2026
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
30 of 419 North Carolina homes (7%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
CMS fine of $15,185 on July 9, 2026.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 March 7, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.
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 July 10, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2026.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2026.
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 July 28, 2026.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was Mountain Ridge Health and Rehab.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 21, 2025 from $12,425 to $8,076.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 21, 2025 from $12,425 to $8,076.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on October 21, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
64 of 419 North Carolina homes (15%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
CMS fine of $8,076 on October 21, 2025.
CMS fine of $8,531 on October 21, 2025.
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Citation F0684. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 October 30, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
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.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on May 30, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2025.
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 June 17, 2025.
Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2025.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 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 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on May 2, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0690. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2024.
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 May 23, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on May 2, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0341. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 3 times since 2021.
Fire safety inspection on January 12, 2023
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2021.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2023.
Citation K0911. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2023.
Citation K0100. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2023.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2023.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on May 6, 2021
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2021.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2021.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (828) 669-9991
- Last standard health inspection
- July 9, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 97
- Residents per day, on average
- 86.2
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Mountain Ridge Opco LLC
- Chain
- Yad Healthcare
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the North Carolina average (13 vs 18).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- MOUNTAIN RIDGE HOLDCO LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 02/01/2026
- ALTER, TZVI5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 80% · since 02/01/2026
- BRAUN, JOSEPH5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 20% · since 02/01/2026
- HUNT, DAVIDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
- KUTOB, RABIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
Questions
When was Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente last inspected?
CMS lists July 9, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente have?
CMS lists 13 health citations since May 2, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente been fined?
CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $31,792 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.