Map showing the location of Emerald Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Asheville, North Carolina
25 Reynolds Mountain Boulevard, Asheville, NC, 28804

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
2/5Below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • North CarolinaAbove only 22% of peers417 rated homes · average 2.9★
  • Buncombe CountyAbove only 33% of peers19 rated homes · average 2.9★
  • United StatesAbove only 20% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.9 vs NC avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star3★+0.3 vs NC avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star3★−0.2 vs NC avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 17% of peersNC avg2.9★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover3★Above only 46% of peersNC avg2.7★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments3★Above only 30% of peersNC avg3.2★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.15hrsAbove only 11% of peersNC avg3.78Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.47hrsAbove only 42% of peersNC avg0.59Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better46%Above 56% of peersNC avg50%RN turnover62%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$10,868Above 50% of peersNC avg$45,050Fines · denials1 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
22citations
3inspection dates
1actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Nov 7, 2025most recent

Citations by monthOct 2023 – Nov 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Nov 7, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 26, 2025
Mar 6, 20259 citationsCycle 1worst G · actual harm$10,868
  1. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2025
  2. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2025
  3. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2025
  4. F758Implement 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2025
  5. F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2025
  6. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Apr 2, 2025
  7. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2025
  8. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2025
  9. F807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2025
Oct 26, 202312 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  3. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  4. F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  5. F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Resident RightsC · widespreadCorrected Nov 22, 2023
  6. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningB · patternCorrected Nov 22, 2023
  7. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  8. F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  9. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  10. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  11. F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  12. F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2023

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.15hrsAbove only 11% of peers−0.63 vs NC avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.47hrsAbove only 42% of peers−0.12 vs NC avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.65hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.03hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays2.86hrs
  • North Carolina average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better46%Above 56% of peersNC avg 50%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only62%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy100 certified beds · ~88 residents a day88%Above 56% of peersNC avg 83%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $10,868In fines
  • 1Fine
  • 0Payment denials
  • $45,050NC avg in fines
Above 50% of peersFewer fines than 50% of rated homes in North Carolina

Actions on record

  1. Mar 6, 2025Civil money penalty$10,868

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Consulate Health Care/Independence Living Centers/Nspire Healthcare/Raydiant Health Care42 facilities in the chain2.3★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Operational or managerial control
  • SNF Mgr LLC
  • Katherine Crum
  • Candace Fisher
  • Tiffany Hoback
  • Tequilla Jones
  • Rebecca Ramsey
  • Brandi Semones
5% Or Greater Security Interest
  • Cse Woodfin LP

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 345447 · 25 Reynolds Mountain Boulevard, Asheville, NC, 28804.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in North Carolina and Buncombe County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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