Emerald Ridge Health And Rehabilitation
Asheville, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345447) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $73,475
Phone: (828) 645-6619 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Emerald Ridge Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Emerald Ridge Health And Rehabilitation reports 3.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.8%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $73,475.00 for Emerald Ridge Health And Rehabilitation, with no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation listed for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Emerald Ridge Health And Rehabilitation is a 100-certified-bed nursing home in Asheville, North Carolina (Buncombe County), with an average daily census of 89.7 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 1993 and currently accepts both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Avardis Health chain, which operates 38 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Emerald Ridge holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.06 per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $73,475.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials recorded. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation currently listed for Emerald Ridge in the provided CMS data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history directly on Medicare Care Compare. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Emerald Ridge has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.06 hours per resident per day, with 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 4; nursing turnover is 35.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $73,475.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Emerald Ridge has 100 certified beds and an average daily census of 89.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Avardis Health chain, which includes 38 facilities averaging a 2.0-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 20, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 1, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines such as short-term rehabilitation; please contact the facility at 828-645-6619 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 828-645-6619 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345447?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.