Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

932 Old Us Highway 70 · Black Mountain, NC · 28711 · 8282596700

163 certified beds Government - State

  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • 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

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

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

Inspection record 30% of score 94
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 60
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: not rated Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (5 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D August 15, 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 July 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E August 15, 2024 · 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 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Immediate jeopardy · J March 24, 2023

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected February 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E March 24, 2023

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected April 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 24, 2023

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected April 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 34A001 · certified since October 4, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.