Bear Mountain Health And Rehabilitation
Asheville, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345010) · 77 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (828) 254-8833 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bear Mountain Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Bear Mountain Health And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.5%.
Bear Mountain Health And Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Bear Mountain Health And Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Asheville, North Carolina (Buncombe County), first approved for certification in 1967. The facility is licensed for 77 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 65.3 residents. It is a for-profit facility organized as a Limited Liability Company and is part of the Ascent Healthcare Management chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.2 stars across the chain.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bear Mountain holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating 3 stars, and staffing rating 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.28 per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility in the supplied data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families should verify current details, inspection reports, and any recent updates directly on CMS Care Compare, as data reflects the most recent CMS reporting period supplied.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bear Mountain has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 60.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is reported for this facility in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 77 certified beds and an average daily census of 65.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and is part of the Ascent Healthcare Management chain, which operates 6 facilities averaging 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on October 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Bear Mountain scores 3 stars in each of these three component categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8282548833 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 8282548833 to arrange a tour and review details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Bear Mountain at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345010?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.