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.

Bed community size
64-bed community Rank #213 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 213th out of 387 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 74 / 100 Rank #14 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 536 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
55%
Rank #171 / 240Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 171st out of 240 homes in North Carolina for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 240. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the North Carolina average: 76.4%
Occupied beds
35 / 64
Average occupied beds in North Carolina homes 85 beds

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 56 deficiencies 28 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (22% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (21% above)
1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% 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

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. 2821 This facility has had 33% more total inspections than the North Carolina average (28 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 33% more
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 2319 This facility has 21% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (23 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 21% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 82%90% This facility has 8 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (82% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 8% better

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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29
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Cedar Mountain House
AL
MC
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64
Facility 64
NC AVG 72
Rank #213 / 387
No
74
Facility 74
NC AVG 36
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Facility 99.00/200
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60
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Carolina Village
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60
Facility 60
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82
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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 55%.

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 since 2014 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

Are there photos of Cedar Mountain House?

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