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Mountain Ridge Wellness Center, LLC

Nursing Home Facility

611 Old US Hwy 70 E, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Nursing Home Care Senior Living

Mountain Ridge Wellness Center, LLC is a senior care community located in Black Mountain, NC. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Black Mountain area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (828)669-9991.

With 97 beds, Mountain Ridge Wellness Center, LLC is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Black Mountain average about 51 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Black Mountain average about 3.7 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 6 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.3 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Black Mountain average about 4.2 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 42%.

The community is located in Buncombe County, NC.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 11 problems at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center, LLC. 2 findings involved harm to a resident, including 2 that put residents in immediate danger. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $16,152.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Inspected October 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by October 30, 2025.

  • Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected October 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by October 30, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected May 2025. Corrected by June 17, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Nutrition and Dietary

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

    Inspected May 2025. Corrected by June 17, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Inspected May 2025. Corrected by June 17, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Inspected May 2025. Corrected by June 17, 2025.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Mountain Ridge Wellness Center, LLC offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit limited liability corporation
  • Beds / units 97
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
  • Annual staff turnover 42%
  • Last health inspection May 2025

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