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Pisgah Manor Health Care Center

Candler, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345393) · 118 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 2.93★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $59,391
Phone: (828) 667-9851 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Pisgah Manor Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is also 2 out of 5.

Pisgah Manor Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 2.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 59.1%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.

Yes, Pisgah Manor Health Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $59,391.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Pisgah Manor Health C… Pisgah Manor Health C…: 2★ 2★ NC average NC average: 2.93★ 2.93★ Liberty Senior Liv chain avg Liberty Senior Liv chain avg: 2.8★ 2.8★

About this facility

Pisgah Manor Health Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Candler, North Carolina (Buncombe County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 16, 1991. The facility maintains 118 certified beds and serves an average of 105.2 residents daily.

According to CMS Care Compare, Pisgah Manor holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.

Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 2.86 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.76 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.1%.

On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $59,391.00. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.

Pisgah Manor is part of the Liberty Senior Living chain, which operates 37 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 out of 5. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present 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?

Pisgah Manor has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Pisgah Manor is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 2.86 hours per resident per day, with 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 59.1%. CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5 stars.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $59,391.00 and no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for Pisgah Manor, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility has 118 certified beds and an average daily census of 105.2 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

Pisgah Manor is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Liberty Senior Living chain, which has 37 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 out of 5.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since July 16, 1991.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Pisgah Manor scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 out of 5 respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (828) 667-9851 or check the Care Compare page to confirm.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (828) 667-9851 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the latest CMS data for Pisgah Manor at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345393?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.