Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
611 Old US Highway 70 East, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente Compares
Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente is a 97-bed for-profit nursing facility in Black Mountain, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (5.0%) is below the North Carolina average of 14.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 97 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Black Mountain, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.0% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.0% (65% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (61% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.6% — worse than the North Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.2% — better than the North Carolina average of 22.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 419 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente with other nursing homes in Black Mountain.
How is Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.0% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente lag behind other Black Mountain options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Black Mountain
Black Mountain sits in Buncombe County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 51,876 (20.0%)
- Median age
- 42.3 years
- Median household income
- $55,032
- Median home value
- $250,600
Demographics for Buncombe County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Black Mountain.
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