Asheville, NC

Emerald Ridge Health and Rehabilitation

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $10,868 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

25 Reynolds Mountain Boulevard, Asheville, NC

(828) 645-6619

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

100

Certified beds

Average residents

88

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Consulate Health Care/Independence Living Centers/Nspire Healthcare/Raydiant Health Care

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1993-09-20

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.47

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.65

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.03

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.86

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

62%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

46%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.9
1.8
1.1 pts worse
1.9
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
1.8
0.6 pts better
1.8
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.8%
91.5%
4.3 pts better
93.4%
2.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.6%
94.1%
3.5 pts better
95.5%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.5%
3.6%
0.1 pts better
3.3%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
4.8%
4.8 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.5%
7.2%
3.3 pts worse
5.4%
5.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 28.0%
21.6%
6.4 pts worse
19.6%
8.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 29.0%
15.0%
14 pts worse
16.7%
12.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 10.9%
21.5%
10.6 pts better
16.3%
5.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.5%
16.8%
5.3 pts better
14.9%
3.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.6%
0.9%
0.3 pts better
1.0%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.3%
2.6%
0.3 pts better
1.7%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 31.4%
21.2%
10.2 pts worse
19.8%
11.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 11.2%
6.0%
5.2 pts worse
5.1%
6.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.3%
79.9%
13.4 pts better
81.7%
11.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 8.8%
13.2%
4.4 pts better
12.0%
3.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.4%
78.1%
15.3 pts better
79.7%
13.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 26.5%
22.9%
3.6 pts worse
23.9%
2.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-03-06 · Fire 2025-03-06

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-10-26 · Fire 2023-10-26

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-04-14 · Fire 2022-04-14

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

K100 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2025-07-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-07-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-06-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-06-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

K751 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.

Corrected 2025-06-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-04-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-04-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-04-26

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-07

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-11-26

G · Actual harm 2025-03-06

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-03-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-03-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2025-03-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-03-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-03-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2025-03-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

F807 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

Corrected 2025-04-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2023-11-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2023-11-29

C · Minimal harm 2023-10-26

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2023-11-22

B · Minimal harm 2023-10-26

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-11-22

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$10,868 2025-03-06

Fine

Fine · fine $10,868

Fine

Ownership

Crum, Katherine

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-05-01
Cse Woodfin LP

5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2025-06-01
Fisher, Candace

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-05-01
Hoback, Tiffany

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 32 facilities 2025-05-01
Jones, Tequilla

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 33 facilities 2025-05-01
Ramsey, Rebecca

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-05-01
Semones, Brandi

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2025-05-01
Snf Mgr LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 31 facilities 2025-05-01

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