Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation

310 Pensacola Road, Burnsville, NC 28714 · (828) 682-9759
For profit - Limited Liability company · 140 certified beds

Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 2 citations (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $59,631 in all.

Medicare ratings

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Most recent health inspection

The standard health inspection on June 26, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means

• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.June 26, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.June 26, 2026 · F0646 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Complaint inspections, last three years

Inspections after complaints found 16 citations.

• Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.March 20, 2025 · F0602 · 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.March 20, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.December 1, 2023 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.December 1, 2023 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.December 1, 2023 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDecember 1, 2023 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.December 1, 2023 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 1, 2023 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 1, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.December 1, 2023 · F0711 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• 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.December 1, 2023 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.December 1, 2023 · F0804 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.December 1, 2023 · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 1, 2023 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.December 1, 2023 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 1, 2023 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many

Fines and payment denials

• Fine of $59,631March 20, 2024

Nurse staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.

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