The Laurels of Greentree Ridge
70 Sweeten Creek Road · Asheville, NC · 28803 · 8282747646
90 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.78 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.87 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.24 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
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 May 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · B February 27, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B February 27, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 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 January 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2022
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected February 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 8, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345303 · certified since May 17, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.