Smoky Mountain Health And Rehabilitation Center
Waynesville, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345396) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (828) 454-9260 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Smoky Mountain Health And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Smoky Mountain Health And Rehabilitation Center reports 3.93 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.8%.
Smoky Mountain Health And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. The facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not listed under the CMS Special Focus program.
About this facility
Smoky Mountain Health And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit nursing home in Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since August 1991. The facility is licensed for 50 beds and reports an average daily census of 40.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which CMS states is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show 3.93 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record.
This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus Facility program, per the data provided.
The facility is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain, which operates 40 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.0 stars. There is no record of an ownership change within the last 12 months for this facility.
Data sourced from 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 a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.93 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 60.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not listed in the CMS Special Focus program based on the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 50 beds and has an average daily census of 40.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain, which operates 40 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 26, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (4 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8284549260 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 8284549260 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 most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345396?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.