Cedar Mountain House
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Brevard, NC

Cedar Mountain House

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Brevard, NC
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Cedar Mountain House accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Cedar Mountain House

Cedar Mountain House sits at 11 Sherwood Ridge Road in Brevard, North Carolina, offering assisted living alongside a secured memory care wing. Brevard is mountain country in the western end of the state. The address itself carries a Walk Score of 74, putting it solidly in the very walkable range, so errands are reachable on foot and visiting relatives can get around without keys in hand.

The community has sixty-four beds, with thirty-five of them filled, which works out to 55 percent occupancy. For a family on a short timeline, that open capacity means the waiting list is not the obstacle it can be elsewhere. It also means staff are spread across fewer residents on any given shift.

Two kinds of care run under one roof here. Assisted living covers the daily rhythm of bathing, dressing, and medication reminders, with caregivers on the floor around the clock. The secured wing serves residents with dementia whose safety depends on a controlled exit. Staffing holds at 24 hours throughout the building.

A fair amount of clinical support happens on the premises. Therapy, pharmacy, and visiting providers all operate on site, which strips out a real number of car trips for someone juggling several conditions at once. Housekeeping, maintenance, and scheduled transportation handle the ordinary logistics.

Residents have a library, an entertainment room, and outdoor common space to use, the last of which earns its keep in a setting like this one. Dining is restaurant style rather than tray service. Medicaid is accepted, and that carries real weight in North Carolina, where assisted living coverage moves through state and county channels rather than Medicare.

Inspection records here go back more than a decade. Over that stretch, the themes have clustered around medication management, emergency preparedness, environmental and hazardous materials safety, and housekeeping and upkeep. For a family weighing this community, the picture is a mid sized building with room to accept new residents, dementia care available without a second move, and a walkable pocket of Brevard just outside the door.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 64 Rank #197 / 368Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 197th out of 368 homes we track in North Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other North Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #13 / 508Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 508 homes we track in North Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across North Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
74 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #154 / 213Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 154th out of 213 homes we track in North Carolina for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 213. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
54.7% This home usually has availability
Lower than the North Carolina average: 69.5%
Occupied beds
35 / 64

About this community

License Details

StatusActive
CountyTransylvania
License NumberHAL-088-014

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Secured Living

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Transportation
Dining
Library

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Inspection History

In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.

Since 2014 · 12 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
56 deficiencies 10 inspections 0 penalties 23 inspections with deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2014 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average 3 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (22% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (12% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above)
1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (47% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5646 This facility has 22% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (56 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 22% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 5.65.01 This facility has 12% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (5.6 vs. NC avg 5.01).↑ 12% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1021 This facility has had 52% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (10 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 52% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 1019 This facility has 47% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (10 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 47% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 100%92% This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (100% vs. NC avg 92%).↑ 8% worse

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
3 / 5

Based on the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation surveys measuring health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Ranked 40th (tied) of 138 homes in North Carolina See full North Carolina ranking
Division Of Health Service Rating
3/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
99.00 / 200

Quality score (0-200). Higher scores indicate better performance in inspections and compliance.

North Carolina average: 98 See full North Carolina ranking

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Brevard's city center to Cedar Mountain House's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
NC DHSR Star Rating (0–4 stars). Issued by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation based on annual facility inspections. Stars reflect overall compliance with state health and safety rules - 4 stars requires scores of 100+ on two consecutive annual inspections. Ratings can change between inspections if new violations or licensure actions occur.
DHSR Quality Score (/200). Each annual inspection starts at a base of 100 points. Facilities earn demerit points for violations and citations, and merit points for correcting issues, maintaining resident/family councils, sprinkler systems, and other quality programs. The "/200" display reflects the two most recent annual inspections combined - giving a longer-term view of compliance trends rather than a single snapshot.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Wilkesboro Assisted Living Center
AL
MC
NH
SNF
North Wilkesboro
102
Facility 102
NC AVG 70
Rank #64 / 368
No
61
Facility 61
NC AVG 35
Rank #59 / 508
70.6%
Facility 70.6%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #118 / 213
-
104.00/200
Facility 104.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #28 / 321
6
83%
Facility 83%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #40 / 333
-
Brookdale Reidsville
AL
MC
Reidsville
76
Facility 76
NC AVG 70
Rank #150 / 368
Yes
32
Facility 32
NC AVG 35
Rank #270 / 508
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #1 / 213
-
104.50/200
Facility 104.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #20 / 321
5
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio / Suite
Cedar Mountain House
AL
MC
Brevard
64
Facility 64
NC AVG 70
Rank #197 / 368
No
74
Facility 74
NC AVG 35
Rank #13 / 508
54.7%
Facility 54.7%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #154 / 213
-
99.00/200
Facility 99.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #161 / 321
10
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Walnut Ridge
AL
MC
NH
Walnut Cove
63
Facility 63
NC AVG 70
Rank #205 / 368
No
50
Facility 50
NC AVG 35
Rank #142 / 508
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #1 / 213
A+
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
5
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #33 / 333
Studio / Suite
Navion of Rocky Mount
AL
MC
Rocky Mount (Northgreen)
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 70
Rank #214 / 368
Yes
37
Facility 37
NC AVG 35
Rank #228 / 508
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #1 / 213
-
100.00/200
Facility 100.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #136 / 321
9
89%
Facility 89%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #71 / 333
Suite

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Mountain House

Is Cedar Mountain House in a walkable area?

Cedar Mountain House has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Cedar Mountain House?

According to NC state health department records, Cedar Mountain House's license number is HAL-088-014.

What is the occupancy rate at Cedar Mountain House?

Cedar Mountain House's occupancy is 54.7%.

Are pets allowed at Cedar Mountain House?

No, Cedar Mountain House has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Cedar Mountain House have?

Cedar Mountain House has 64 beds.

Has Cedar Mountain House had any deficiencies?

Cedar Mountain House has had 56 reported deficiencies according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

Are there photos of Cedar Mountain House?

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