Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation
500 Beaverdam Road · Asheville, NC · 28804 · 8282548833
77 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Ascent Healthcare Management
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
60% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $11,170 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025
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 June 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B March 7, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected March 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B March 7, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 27, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · G August 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F July 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 8, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected August 8, 2023 · Administration
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Actual harm · G December 16, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G December 16, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2022
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2022
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2022
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2022
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2022
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 27, 2023 | Fine | $11,170 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345010 · certified since October 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.