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Nc State Veterans Home - Black Mountain

Black Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina · CCN 345558 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Pruitthealth (95 facilities, chain average 2.9 stars)

CMS rates Nc State Veterans Home - Black Mountain 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 100 certified beds, 82 residents a day on average. 13 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $12,759.

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★★★★★ 5 of 5
Health inspections★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Staffing★★★★★ 5 of 5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay5 / — of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing5.43167 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses1.46484 hours per resident per day
Weekend total4.32615 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover45.3% (registered nurses 44%)
Administrators who left2

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
2025-12-04 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
2025-12-30
2025-12-04 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-30
2025-02-19
complaint survey
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-17
2024-09-05
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 Past Non-Compliance
2023-11-30
2024-09-05 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0565
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-01
2024-09-05 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
2024-10-01
2024-09-05 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
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-01
2024-09-05 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-01
2024-09-05
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
2024-10-01
2024-09-05 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-01
2024-09-05 Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0572
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has plan of correction
2024-10-01
2023-05-12 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
2023-08-10
2023-05-12 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
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-08-10

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2024-09-05Fine$12,759

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
Nc Dept Of Miltary And Veterans Affairs Nc Division Of Veteran Aff
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%2012-10-01
Nc Dept Of Miltary And Veterans Affairs Nc Division Of Veteran Aff
Organization
operational/managerial control2012-10-01
Banks, Kathleen
Individual
adp of the snf2025-06-24
Jones, Brandee
Individual
adp of the snf2025-07-30
Kutob, Rabi
Individual
adp of the snf2025-07-30
Stephens, Nicole
Individual
adp of the snf2012-10-05
Banks, Kathleen
Individual
corporate director2025-06-24
Banks, Kathleen
Individual
operational/managerial control2012-10-05
Jones, Brandee
Individual
operational/managerial control2025-04-14
Stephens, Nicole
Individual
operational/managerial control2012-10-05

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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 Buncombe County.