The Greens At Spruce Pines
Spruce Pine, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345270) · 127 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $153,439
Phone: (828) 765-7312 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Greens At Spruce Pines has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
The Greens At Spruce Pines reports total nurse staffing of about 3.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.8%.
The Greens At Spruce Pines has 3 federal fines on record totaling $153,439.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
The Greens At Spruce Pines is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina. The facility has been certified since December 1987 and is organized as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified for 127 beds and had an average of 106.6 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives the facility an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the state average of 2.93 for North Carolina. Component ratings are 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Total nurse staffing averages 3.46868 hours per resident per day, including 0.70896 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.8%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $153,439.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is displayed and no Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the provided data.
The Greens At Spruce Pines is part of the Cch Healthcare chain, which operates 33 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars across the chain. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.46868 hours per resident per day, with 0.70896 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 62.8%, corresponding to a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $153,439.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 127 beds and had an average of 106.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Cch Healthcare chain, which includes 33 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on December 18, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (3 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; contact the facility at (828) 765-7312 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (828) 765-7312 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345270?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.