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Biltmore Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation

On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.

3864 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden · Arden, NC 28704100 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.2/5

based on 10 Google reviews

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9/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (17 vs median 4.0)
  • High staff turnover (68%)
  • High RN turnover (92%)

Bottom 25% in NC · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in CONSULATE HEALTH CARE/INDEPENDENCE LIVING CENTERS/NSPIRE HEALTHCARE/RAYDIANT HEALTH CARE chain · $172,134 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS)

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While some visitors find the facility welcoming, the reports of neglect and poor communication are serious red flags. If you are considering this facility, you must conduct an unannounced visit and ask specifically about their protocols for monitoring oxygen and managing dietary allergies, as these have been cited as critical failures.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

10 reviews on Google
Biltmore Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation receives highly polarized feedback, with some visitors praising the welcoming atmosphere and helpful staff, while others report severe neglect and unprofessionalism. Critical concerns involve poor communication, unresponsive nursing staff, and failures in basic patient care such as hygiene and medical monitoring. Families should be aware of significant inconsistencies in the quality of care provided.

Quality Themes

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Food2.0Staff4.0Clean6.0ActivitiesN/AMeds2.0MemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Welcoming and friendly atmosphere for visitors
  • Helpful social work and admissions staff
  • Positive reports on physical therapy and facility cleanliness

Concerns

  • Unprofessional or neglectful nursing staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and lack of follow-up from management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2343.32025(8)4.02026(4)

Distribution · 12 analyzed

5
7
4
0
3
1
2
0
1
4

How They Respond to Reviews

90%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that family input to improve the daily experience for residents?
  • 2Given that physical therapy is a noted strength here, how do you coordinate those sessions with the nursing team to ensure consistent care throughout the day?
  • 3We understand that communication is vital for families; what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure we receive timely updates regarding our loved one's health and medication changes?
  • 4Since dining is an area you are currently working to improve, could you walk us through how you gather resident feedback on meals and what changes have been implemented recently?
  • 5What is your process for ensuring that nursing staff are fully supported and supervised, especially during evening and weekend shifts?
  • 6Could you describe the daily activity schedule and how you encourage residents to participate in social life while balancing their individual care needs?

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Key Review Excerpts

Nurses saying “they don’t pay me enough” “I don’t care” when it comes to changing him. They hang up on you. Supervisor does not return calls as requested.

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆

I been here one night i can tell you as a patient they do not not care about there patients... i was sent here from mission on low oxgen which they went 14 hrs without checking

Rehab patient · 2026☆☆☆☆

I am a resident here ,going by my experience's of being in other facilities.this place is great ,staff is great, hygiene great.other places smell like soiled diaper pails.

Long-term resident · 2026★★★★★
Source: 10 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.65hrs
86%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.07hrs
75%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
70%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
75%
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

4

measures

Worse Than Avg

10

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility58.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
58.2%
US
93.4%
NC
91.7%
Buncombe
93.3%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
NC
5.4%
Buncombe
2.4%

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 Facility31.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
31.0%
US
19.5%
NC
21.5%
Buncombe
22.3%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.0%
US
19.4%
NC
21.0%
Buncombe
25.1%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.1%
Better than Avg
Here
12.1%
US
14.4%
NC
16.4%
Buncombe
17.0%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
18.9%
US
15.4%
NC
14.1%
Buncombe
17.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility15.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
15.2%
US
79.7%
NC
78.1%
Buncombe
80.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility30.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.8%
US
81.8%
NC
80.1%
Buncombe
82.0%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.1%
US
1.6%
NC
1.5%
Buncombe
2.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

17deficiencies
2penalties
Well above state avg (5.6)
28 complaint-triggered
$172,134 in fines

This facility shows concerning patterns with families filing 28 complaints triggering federal investigations across safety, medication management, and infection control issues. The most recurring problems involve accident prevention and safety hazards, medication errors and labeling, and infection control failures that persist across multiple surveys from 2022 through 2025, suggesting ongoing systemic issues despite reported corrections.

May 1, 2025Routine
14
0851Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0553Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0627Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0700Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

May 1, 2025Complaint
5
0602Potential for harm · PatternResolved (past non-compliance)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0726Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0584Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Feb 27, 2024Complaint
5
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0687Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0867Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0580Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Jan 16, 2024Complaint
11
0607Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0689Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0835Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0791Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

0740Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0760Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0867Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0949Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Jan 16, 2024Routine
9
0321Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0511Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0809Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Dec 28, 2023Complaint
2
0867Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Dec 28, 2023

$162,364

Payment Denial

Dec 28, 2023

26-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Biltmore Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Avardis Health

Chain Size

38 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 29 of 35 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Arden Parentco LLC

Owner · Organization

Ncop Holdco LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Nu C II Irrevocable Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Nu C Irrevocable Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Scr Holdco LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Snf Care Centers LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Zenith Holdco II LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Zenith Holdco LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Key personnel

Cse Arden Lp5% or Greater Security InterestHoback, TiffanyManaging Control - Governing BodySemones, BrandiManaging Control - Governing BodySnf Mgr LLCManagerCarson, BrianaManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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