Nursing Care Index

Smoky Ridge Health And Rehabilitation

Burnsville, Yancey County, North Carolina · CCN 345305 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Brighton Healthcare (8 facilities, chain average 1.5 stars)

CMS rates Smoky Ridge Health And Rehabilitation 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 140 certified beds, 101 residents a day on average. 22 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $59,631.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Health inspections★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Staffing★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Quality measures★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay2 / 1 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.08416 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.75284 hours per resident per day
Weekend total2.74522 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover51.6% (registered nurses 13.3%)
Administrators who left0

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-06-26 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-07-17
2026-06-26 Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0646
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-07-17
2025-03-20 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-14
2025-03-20
complaint survey
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0602
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Past Non-Compliance
2024-12-12
2025-03-20 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-14
2025-03-20 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-14
2025-03-20 Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0646
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-14
2024-03-20
complaint survey
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-05
2023-12-01
complaint survey
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-01
2023-12-01
complaint survey
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0867
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-01
2023-12-01
complaint survey
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-01
2023-12-01
complaint survey
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-01
2023-12-01
complaint survey
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-01
2023-12-01
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-01
2023-12-01
complaint survey
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0711
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-01
2023-12-01
complaint survey
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-01
2023-12-01
complaint survey
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0806
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-01
2023-12-01
complaint survey
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-01
2023-12-01
complaint survey
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-01
2023-12-01
complaint survey
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-01
2023-12-01
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-01
2023-12-01
complaint survey
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-01

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2024-03-20Fine$59,631

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Ctnc Holdings LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest38%2025-06-11
310 Pensacola Rd LLC
Organization
5% or greater mortgage interest2022-03-04
310 Pensacola Rd LLC
Organization
adp of the snf2022-03-04
Brighton Management LLC
Organization
adp of the snf2022-03-04
Ctnc Holdings LLC
Organization
adp of the snf2022-03-04
Etnc Holdings LLC
Organization
direct ownership interest2025-06-11
Fischer, David
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest29%2025-06-11
Lefkowitz, Zev
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest29%2025-06-11
Treff, Cynthia
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest38%2025-06-11
Fischer, David
Individual
adp of the snf2022-03-04
Lefkowitz, Zev
Individual
adp of the snf2022-03-04
Shade, Carla
Individual
adp of the snf2022-03-04
Treff, Cynthia
Individual
adp of the snf2022-03-04
Turbett, Timothy
Individual
adp of the snf2023-03-13
Treff, Esther
Individual
indirect ownership interest2025-06-11
Fischer, David
Individual
managing control - governing body2022-03-04
Fischer, David
Individual
operational/managerial control2022-03-04
Shade, Carla
Individual
operational/managerial control2022-03-04

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Yancey County.