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HomeNorth CarolinaNC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain

NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain

62 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC 287118282576800Google Maps
5.0on Google(3 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
100
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $12,759

How NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain Compares in North Carolina

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in North Carolina. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
NC average
2.9/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
NC average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
5/5
NC average
2.7/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.43 hrs/day
NC average
3.82 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.46 hrs/day
NC average
0.61 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
45.3%
NC average
49.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the North Carolina average of 2.9/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the North Carolina average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.43 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.82.
Reported RN time is 1.46 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.61.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 5, 2024
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 4, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 14 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,122/mo
North Carolina median
Private Room
$9,125/mo
North Carolina median
Buncombe County 65+
55,563
20.6% of county
County Population
269,449
Buncombe County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Black Mountain, North Carolina with 100 certified beds. It has been operating since 2013. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
100
Avg Residents/Day
82.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 20, 2013
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Buncombe
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
89.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (20)

F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Feb 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0572Minimal Harm

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Immediate Jeopardy

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Minimal Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$12,759
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineSep 5, 2024
$12,759

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.20 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.76 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.46 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.43 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.33 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
45.3%
RN Turnover
44.0%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
NC DEPT OF MILTARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS NC DIVISION OF VETERAN AFF5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Oct 1, 2012
BANKS, KATHLEENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 24, 2025
NC DEPT OF MILTARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS NC DIVISION OF VETERAN AFFOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2012
BANKS, KATHLEENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 5, 2012
JONES, BRANDEEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 14, 2025
STEPHENS, NICOLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 5, 2012
BANKS, KATHLEENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 24, 2025
JONES, BRANDEEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 30, 2025
KUTOB, RABIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 30, 2025
STEPHENS, NICOLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 5, 2012

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain and nearby alternatives.

All North Carolina facilities
NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain
Black Mountain, NCCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $12,759
Highland Farms
Black Mountain, NC1.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $4,271
Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
Black Mountain, NC3.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $16,152
Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
Black Mountain, NC3.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: None
Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation
Swannanoa, NC4.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
The Laurels of Summit Ridge
Asheville, NC6.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Fleshers Fairview Health Care
Fairview, NC8.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $61,321
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain
Black Mountain, NC · Current facility
—2/51/55/5$12,759
Highland Farms
Black Mountain, NC
1.2 mi5/54/55/5$4,271
Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
Black Mountain, NC
3.4 mi1/51/52/5$16,152
Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
Black Mountain, NC
3.4 mi5/55/5N/ANone recorded
Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation
Swannanoa, NC
4.3 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
The Laurels of Summit Ridge
Asheville, NC
6.7 mi3/52/54/5None recorded
Fleshers Fairview Health Care
Fairview, NC
8.1 mi2/51/55/5$61,321

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain?▾
NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in North Carolina is $8,122/month for a semi-private room and $9,125/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain had any health inspection violations?▾
NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 4, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $12,759.
What are the staffing levels at NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain?▾
NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain provides 5.43 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.46 RN hours, 0.76 LPN hours, and 3.20 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 45.3%.
How many beds does NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain have?▾
NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain has 100 certified beds with an average of 82.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 82% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Pruitthealth chain.
Are there other nursing homes near NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in North Carolina, including 3 in Black Mountain. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain?▾
On Google Maps, NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 3 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

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