5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Asheville, NC
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $38,431 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
455 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC
(828) 252-0099
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
101
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1981-06-17
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
17 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 4 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.46
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.59 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.44
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.87 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.23
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.33 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.12
All reported nurse hours · state 3.78 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
0.89
RN + LPN hours · state 1.45 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.58
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.34 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.37
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.38 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.01
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.47
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.21
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.33
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
57%
Annual RN turnover · state 48% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
43%
Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
9,799
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
22.49
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9829
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
3.44
Baseline 18.50% · Performance 19.84% · Measure score 3.44 · Achievement 3.44 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 5.61% · Performance 8.57% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
5.53
Baseline 46.75% · Performance 41.10% · Measure score 5.53 · Achievement 5.53 · Improvement 2.08
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0.03
Baseline 2.95 hours · Performance 3.10 hours · Measure score 0.03 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.03
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.2% |
10.72%
0.5 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 214 · Observed rate 10.75% · Lower 95% interval 8.18% |
| Discharge to community | 56.13% |
50.57%
5.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 168 · Observed rate 52.38% · Lower 95% interval 47.28% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.12 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 136 · Denominator 136 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 136 |
| Discharge self-care score | 67.86% |
53.69%
14.2 pts better
|
Numerator 76 · Denominator 112 |
| Discharge mobility score | 58.04% |
50.94%
7.1 pts better
|
Numerator 65 · Denominator 112 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.47% |
2.29%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 136 · Adjusted rate 1.5% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.57% |
7.12%
1.5 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 117 · Observed rate 9.4% · Lower 95% interval 5.46% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 46 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 11.76% |
42%
30.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 6 · Denominator 51 |
| Discharge function score | 77.68% |
56.45%
21.2 pts better
|
Numerator 87 · Denominator 112 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 92 · Denominator 92 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 27.27% |
25.2%
2.1 pts better
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 77 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
1.8
0.2 pts worse
|
1.9
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.0 · Observed 1.8 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.3 |
1.8
0.5 pts worse
|
1.8
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.3 · Observed 2.0 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
91.5%
8.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.1%
5.9 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.6% |
3.6%
1 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.0% · Q2 6.0% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 4.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 17.7% |
4.8%
12.9 pts worse
|
11.4%
6.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.7% · Q2 17.1% · Q3 8.6% · Q4 19.5% · 4Q avg 17.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.3% |
7.2%
5.9 pts better
|
5.4%
4.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 23.6% |
21.6%
2 pts worse
|
19.6%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.6% · Q2 24.4% · Q3 21.6% · Q4 22.7% · 4Q avg 23.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.7% |
15.0%
2.3 pts better
|
16.7%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.8% · Q2 12.3% · Q3 14.3% · Q4 12.7% · 4Q avg 12.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 13.2% |
21.5%
8.3 pts better
|
16.3%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.4% · Q2 13.1% · Q3 18.4% · Q4 14.1% · 4Q avg 13.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.1% |
16.8%
8.7 pts better
|
14.9%
6.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.8% · Q2 8.1% · Q3 8.6% · Q4 6.8% · 4Q avg 8.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.9%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% |
2.6%
2.3 pts better
|
1.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 15.8% |
21.2%
5.4 pts better
|
19.8%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.1% · Q2 17.9% · Q3 18.1% · Q4 11.3% · 4Q avg 15.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.4% |
6.0%
0.6 pts better
|
5.1%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.7% · Q2 5.2% · Q3 5.6% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 5.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.5% |
79.9%
18.6 pts better
|
81.7%
16.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 93.0% · Q2 99.2% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 98.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.7% |
13.2%
4.5 pts better
|
12.0%
3.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 8.7% · Observed 7.9% · Expected 10.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.3% |
1.5%
1.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.8% |
78.1%
19.7 pts better
|
79.7%
18.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.4% |
22.9%
2.5 pts better
|
23.9%
3.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.4% · Observed 18.7% · Expected 21.8% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-06-05
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Fire Safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-10-27
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-10-27
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-10-27
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-10-27
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-10-27
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-10-27
Inspection history
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-15
Health
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2025-04-15
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-17
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-04-17
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 2025-04-17
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 2024-01-18
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 2024-01-18
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-18
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-01-18
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-01-18
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-01-18
Health
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2024-01-18
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-07-05
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-07-06
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-07-08
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $38,431
Fine
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
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