Smoky Ridge Health And Rehabilitation
Burnsville, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345305) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $59,631
Phone: (828) 682-9759 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Smoky Ridge Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Smoky Ridge Health And Rehabilitation reports 3.08 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Smoky Ridge Health And Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $59,631.00, with no payment denials. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Smoky Ridge Health And Rehabilitation is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Burnsville, Yancey County, North Carolina, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 29, 1989. The facility is licensed for 140 beds and reports an average daily census of 101.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Smoky Ridge has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show 3.08 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $59,631.00, and no payment denials on record for this facility.
Smoky Ridge is part of the Brighton Healthcare chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.5 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per CMS records.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent CMS-published data vintage available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Smoky Ridge has a CMS 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?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a 51.6% nursing turnover rate, earning a 3-star staffing rating from CMS.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $59,631.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Smoky Ridge is certified for 140 beds with an average daily census of 101.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Brighton Healthcare chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 29, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Smoky Ridge scores 2, 2, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 8286829759 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not available in CMS data; please contact the facility at 8286829759 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345305?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.