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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified

Highland Farms

200 Tabernacle Road · Black Mountain, NC 28711 · 60 certified beds

8286696473

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About Highland Farms

Highland Farms is a nursing home in Black Mountain, North Carolina, in Buncombe County. Its reported capacity is 60 beds. It is recorded as a nonprofit operator, part of Givens Estates, INC. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 14 citations, the newest dated 15 August 2025. Federal enforcement records add 1 fine or payment denial action. Staffing reports put it at 4.92 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

5.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

5.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

7

5.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

5.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

7

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

5.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

5.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

7

Inspection history (14)

Records from April 2023 to August 2025.

  • August 15, 2025 · E

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-15 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-15.GOV
  • August 15, 2025 · D

    Citation F0559

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-15 under CMS tag F0559 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-15.GOV
  • August 15, 2025 · D

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-15 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-15.GOV
  • August 22, 2024 · D

    Citation F0726

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-22 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-22.GOV
  • August 22, 2024 · D

    Citation F0887

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-22 under CMS tag F0887 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Educate 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-22.GOV
  • August 22, 2024 · D

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-22 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-22.GOV
  • August 22, 2024 · D

    Citation F0883

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-22 under CMS tag F0883 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-22.GOV
  • April 27, 2023 · D

    Citation F0756

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-27 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-27.GOV
  • April 27, 2023 · D

    Citation F0757

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-27 under CMS tag F0757 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-27.GOV
  • April 27, 2023 · E

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-27 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-27.GOV
  • April 27, 2023 · D

    Citation F0636

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-27 under CMS tag F0636 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-27.GOV
  • April 27, 2023 · D

    Citation F0867

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-27 under CMS tag F0867 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-27.GOV
  • April 27, 2023 · E

    Citation F0626

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-27 under CMS tag F0626 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-27.GOV
  • April 27, 2023 · B

    Citation F0640

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-27 under CMS tag F0640 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-27.GOV

Penalties (1)

Total fines on file: $4,271

  • August 22, 2024 · Fine

    Citation FINE-42597

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,271 against this nursing home on 2024-08-22 (Fine ID: 42597). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-22.GOV

Staffing

Latest: 4.92 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Staffing trend (5 periods)

  1. 2025Q44.86 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-014.86 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026-07-014.92 hrs/resident/day
  4. 2026-08-014.92 hrs/resident/day
  5. 2026Q14.92 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.06 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

Non profit

  1. Parent organization: Givens Estates, INC.

    parent · PAC 8729131313

Recent changes to this listing

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical NC range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · NC$9,733/mo
See full NC cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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Trust & methodology

Where this information came from

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Ownership type, Parent organization
CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
NPI
CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
Staffing hours per resident day

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