Nc State Veterans Home - Black Mountain
62 Lake Eden Road · Black Mountain, NC · 28711 · 8282576800
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pruitthealth
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar; CMS rates its health inspections "much below average". That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.50 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.47 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,759 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024
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 October 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B September 5, 2024
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L July 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023 · found via complaint
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 August 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 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 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 12, 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 10, 2023 · Administration
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No harm found · B July 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 12, 2023
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 August 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 12, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 5, 2024 | Fine | $12,759 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345558 · certified since February 20, 2013. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.