NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain
62 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711 · (828) 257-6800
For profit - Corporation · 100 certified beds
NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 2 citations (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $12,759 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 4, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDecember 4, 2025 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 4, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.February 19, 2025 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.September 5, 2024 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.September 5, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $12,759September 5, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.43 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.46 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.76 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.20 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.3% | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 82.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente Black Mountain · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Biltmore Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Arden · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Asheville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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