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HomeNorth CarolinaSmoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation

Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation

310 Pensacola Road, Burnsville, NC 287148286829759WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(26 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
140
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $59,631

How Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation 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
2/5
NC average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
NC average
2.7/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.08 hrs/day
NC average
3.82 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.75 hrs/day
NC average
0.61 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
51.6%
NC average
49.1%
Close to 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 2/5 health inspection rating is below the North Carolina average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.08 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.82.
Reported RN time is 0.75 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
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 1, 2023
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 20, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 10 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
Yancey County 65+
4,850
26.2% of county
County Population
18,538
Yancey County

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

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Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Burnsville, North Carolina with 140 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
140
Avg Residents/Day
101.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 29, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Yancey
Last Inspection
Mar 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
48.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (21)

F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0646Potential for Harm

Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0867Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0711Potential for Harm

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: 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: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Minimal Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: 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: Mar 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$59,631
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMar 20, 2024
$59,631

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

Nurse Aide1.79 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.54 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.75 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.08 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.75 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
51.6%
RN Turnover
13.3%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CTNC HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization38%Jun 11, 2025
FISCHER, DAVID5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual29%Jun 11, 2025
LEFKOWITZ, ZEV5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual29%Jun 11, 2025
ETNC HOLDINGS LLCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 11, 2025
TREFF, CYNTHIA5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual38%Jun 11, 2025
TREFF, ESTHERINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJun 11, 2025
310 PENSACOLA RD LLC5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 4, 2022
FISCHER, DAVIDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 4, 2022
FISCHER, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 4, 2022
SHADE, CARLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 4, 2022
310 PENSACOLA RD LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 4, 2022
BRIGHTON MANAGEMENT LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 4, 2022
CTNC HOLDINGS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 4, 2022
FISCHER, DAVIDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 4, 2022
LEFKOWITZ, ZEVADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 4, 2022
SHADE, CARLAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 4, 2022
TREFF, CYNTHIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 4, 2022
TURBETT, TIMOTHYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 13, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation and nearby alternatives.

All North Carolina facilities
Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
Burnsville, NCCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $59,631
The Greens at Spruce Pines
Spruce Pine, NC11.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $153,439
Madison Health and Rehabilitation
Mars Hill, NC14.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $9,110
NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain
Black Mountain, NC20.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $12,759
Highland Farms
Black Mountain, NC20.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $4,271
Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
Black Mountain, NC20.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $16,152
Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
Black Mountain, NC20.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
Burnsville, NC · Current facility
—2/52/53/5$59,631
The Greens at Spruce Pines
Spruce Pine, NC
11.4 mi2/52/53/5$153,439
Madison Health and Rehabilitation
Mars Hill, NC
14.3 mi3/52/54/5$9,110
NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain
Black Mountain, NC
20.7 mi2/51/55/5$12,759
Highland Farms
Black Mountain, NC
20.8 mi5/54/55/5$4,271
Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
Black Mountain, NC
20.9 mi1/51/52/5$16,152
Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
Black Mountain, NC
20.9 mi5/55/5N/ANone recorded

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 Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation?▾
Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation 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). Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation had any health inspection violations?▾
Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 20, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $59,631.
What are the staffing levels at Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation?▾
Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation provides 3.08 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours, 0.54 LPN hours, and 1.79 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 51.6%.
How many beds does Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation have?▾
Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation has 140 certified beds with an average of 101.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 72% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Brighton Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in North Carolina. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation?▾
On Google Maps, Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 26 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Brighton Healthcare

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