Nursing home · Burnsville, NC
Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
310 Pensacola Road, Burnsville, NC 28714 · (828) 682-9759
Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation is a 140-bed for-profit nursing home in Burnsville, North Carolina (Yancey County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1989. On average it cares for 103 residents a day (about 73% of its certified beds). It is part of Brighton Healthcare, a group of 8 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; the average in North Carolina is 3.0.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | North Carolina avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.25 | 3.87 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.81 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.88 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 61% | 49% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 33% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | June 26, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 2 below the state average of 5 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $59,631 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Smokey Ridge Health and Rehabilitation SNF LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation?
CMS rates Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation have?
140 certified beds, with an average of 103 residents a day.
Does Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation?
(828) 682-9759. Address: 310 Pensacola Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).