10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (2 deficiencies)
Bryson City, NC
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $14,131 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
410 Buckner Branch Road, Bryson City, NC
(828) 488-2101
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
71
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1979-03-02
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.58
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.76
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.03
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.10
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
1.8
0.5 pts better
|
1.9
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.8 |
1.8
1 pts worse
|
1.8
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.7% |
91.5%
6.2 pts better
|
93.4%
4.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.6% |
94.1%
4.5 pts better
|
95.5%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.1% |
3.6%
0.5 pts better
|
3.3%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.2% |
4.8%
3.6 pts better
|
11.4%
10.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.0% |
7.2%
1.8 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21.5% |
21.6%
0.1 pts better
|
19.6%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 20.8% |
15.0%
5.8 pts worse
|
16.7%
4.1 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 | 26.2% |
21.5%
4.7 pts worse
|
16.3%
9.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 20.4% |
16.8%
3.6 pts worse
|
14.9%
5.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.9% |
0.9%
1 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.5% |
2.6%
1.1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.3% |
21.2%
4.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.7% |
6.0%
2.3 pts better
|
5.1%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 66.3% |
79.9%
13.6 pts worse
|
81.7%
15.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 17.7% |
13.2%
4.5 pts worse
|
12.0%
5.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.8% |
1.5%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 77.8% |
78.1%
0.3 pts worse
|
79.7%
1.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.8% |
22.9%
3.1 pts better
|
23.9%
4.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-08-08
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-08-08
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-08-08
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-08-08
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-08-08
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-08-08
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 2024-04-06
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-04-06
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-04-06
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-04-06
Fire Safety
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Corrected 2022-10-25
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-10-25
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-10-25
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-10-25
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2022-10-25
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-10-25
Inspection history
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-25
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-25
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-05-25
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-05-25
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-05-25
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-05-25
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-05-25
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-05-25
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 2025-05-25
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-25
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-29
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected 2022-08-13
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-08-13
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 2022-08-13
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $14,131
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-02-24 · 17 days
17 day denial
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