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70/100Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Asheville, North Carolina)
500 Beaverdam Road, Asheville, North Carolina 28804
Phone: 8282548833
CMS Overall:3/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
77
Avg Residents/Day
67.9
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Buncombe
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall3/5
Health3/5
Staffing2/5
Quality4/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | North Carolina Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.46 | 0.62 | -0.17 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.18 | 3.87 | -0.69 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 2/5 | 2.7/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 56.3% | 48.7% | - |
Health Citation History
16 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-07-15 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-07-15 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-30 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-30 | Administration Deficiencies | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-09 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-09 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-09 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-09 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-09 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-09 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-07 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-07 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-07 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-07 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-07 | Administration Deficiencies | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
22 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-09 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-09 | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-09 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-09 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-09 | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-09 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-07 | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-07 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-07 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-07 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-07 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-16 | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-16 | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-16 | Egress Deficiencies | Install proper backup exit lighting. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-16 | Services Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-16 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-16 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-16 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties
No penalty records found.
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