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Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

500 Beaverdam Road, Asheville, NC 2880477 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 3 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is a strong choice for rehabilitation needs, particularly following orthopedic surgeries, due to their efficient therapy programs and attentive staff. However, if your loved one relies on frequent phone calls or needs strong cellular signal to stay in touch with family, you should prepare for the lack of in-room communication options.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.43hrs
57%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.07hrs
75%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
60%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
56%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.4%
Better than Avg
Here
0.4%
US
12.1%
NC
5.4%
Buncombe
2.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility30.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.3%
US
19.5%
NC
21.5%
Buncombe
22.6%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.0%
Better than Avg
Here
10.0%
US
15.3%
NC
20.2%
Buncombe
19.4%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
12.7%
US
5.3%
NC
7.2%
Buncombe
5.9%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
20.0%
US
19.4%
NC
21.0%
Buncombe
25.4%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
18.8%
US
15.4%
NC
14.1%
Buncombe
17.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.2%
Better than Avg
Here
89.2%
US
79.7%
NC
78.1%
Buncombe
75.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility84.0%
Better than Avg
Here
84.0%
US
81.8%
NC
80.1%
Buncombe
78.5%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.6%
US
1.6%
NC
1.5%
Buncombe
2.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

8deficiencies
1penalties
Above state avg (5.6)
9 complaint-triggered
$11,170 in fines

Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation has faced significant recurring issues across multiple areas, with families filing complaints that triggered investigations into resident abuse/neglect and safety hazards. The facility shows persistent problems with resident assessment and care planning, medication management, and fire safety systems that appear across multiple surveys, indicating ongoing challenges with correction efforts.

Dec 30, 2025Complaint
2
0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0773Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

May 9, 2025Routine
9
0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0293Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0372Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0900Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.

May 9, 2025Complaint
3
0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Mar 7, 2024Routine
9
0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0344Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0638Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

0867Minimal · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Mar 7, 2024Complaint
1
0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Aug 10, 2023Complaint
1
0600Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jul 27, 2023

$11,170

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Ascent Healthcare Management

Chain Size

6 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 2 of 6

Ownership & Management

Owners

Nebo Holdco LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Badimu, KamuinaManagerCrum, KatherineManagerFriedman, YisroelManagerBadimu, KamuinaAdp of the SnfCrum, KatherineAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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