Highland Farms
200 Tabernacle Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711 · CCN 345078
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 60
- Avg residents/day
- 47.7
- Phone
- 8286696473
Inspection history vs North Carolina & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | North Carolina avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-08-15 | 3 | 5.6 | 9.5 | -2.6 better |
| 2 | 2024-08-22 | 4 | 7.2 | 9.8 | -3.2 better |
| 3 | 2023-04-27 | 7 | 7.4 | 9.3 | -0.4 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.77 | 35.4% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.25 | 25.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 5.62 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $4,271
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (14)
- DF0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2024-08-22 · Health · corrected 2024-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-08-22 · Health · corrected 2024-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-08-22 · Health · corrected 2024-09-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.2024-08-22 · Health · corrected 2024-09-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIVENS ESTATES, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2012-12-01 |
| GIVENS ESTATES, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2012-12-01 |
| HOKE, KRISTINE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-08-08 |
| KERESTES, DAVID | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2014-12-18 |
| HOKE, KRISTINE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-08-08 |
| KERESTES, DAVID | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2014-12-18 |
Other facilities in Black Mountain
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center | ★★★★★ | 163 |
| NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain | ★★★★☆ | 100 |
| Mountain Ridge Health and Rehab | ★☆☆☆☆ | 97 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.