Marjorie McCune Memorial Center
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Black Mountain, NC
Marjorie McCune Memorial Center
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Black Mountain, NC
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Marjorie McCune Memorial Center accepts Medicaid.
Marjorie McCune Memorial Center is a 64-bed assisted living and memory care community at 101 Lions Way, Black Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina,, rated 4 out of 5 overall by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation, and ranked 9th (tied) among 138 homes statewide. Care types include assisted living, memory care, and respite care, with 24-hour staffing and rehabilitation services confirmed. Medicaid is accepted; Medicare is not. Starting price is reported at $3,000 per month.
Medication management is where the compliance picture gets complicated. The April 25 through 26, 2023, annual inspection found 2 deficiencies, both clinical in nature: Resident 2 received insulin incorrectly across 13 documented instances, administered when blood sugar was below 80 and withheld when it exceeded 80; Resident 1 went without antihypertensive (amlodipine, 15 missed doses), blood thinner (clopidogrel, 13 missed doses), antacid (famotidine, 30 missed doses), and a second antihypertensive (lisinopril, 10 missed doses) because of medication availability failures. Both findings carried documented risk of serious health complications.
Before that, physical plant deficiencies dominated the record. The November 2019 biennial construction survey produced 13 deficiencies, the largest cluster in the period, covering corridor obstructions, unsecured oxygen cylinders, repeated fire door and fire-wall failures, malfunctioning emergency lighting and exhaust ventilation, and an unprotected electrical receptacle beside the medication room sink. The September 2017 biennial survey found 7 deficiencies, including persistent failures on oxygen storage, shower hose vacuum breakers, smoke barrier door latching, and emergency lighting. A March 2016 follow-up found 1 uncorrected deficiency: the dining room corridor doors still not closing against fire and smoke.
The December 2015 biennial survey produced 10 deficiencies across corridor clearance, fire-rated wall integrity, kitchen suppression system lapses, and detector mounting failures.
Across five inspections, the facility averages 6.6 deficiencies per year, 27 percent above the North Carolina average of 5.2. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, enforcement actions, or complaint investigations appear in the available record.
Confirmed amenities include walking grounds, cozy meeting areas, large dining and socializing rooms, three meals and three daily snacks, housekeeping and laundry, transportation, and organized outings. Black Mountain sits roughly 15 miles east of Asheville in eastern Buncombe County; Mission Hospital is the primary nearby acute-care resource.
Families considering placement should ask administrators directly about current medication auditing protocols and the status of fire door and corridor compliance since the 2019 findings.
64-bed community Rank #215 / 389Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 215th out of 389 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: 75 / 100 Rank #12 / 573Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 573 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
StatusActive
CountyBuncombe
License NumberHAL-011-011
Accept Medicaid
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Cozy Meeting Areas
Beautiful Grounds For Walking And Relaxing
Large Attractive Furnished Rooms For Dining And Socializing
Prepared Meals And 3 Snacks Daily
Daily Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Transportation Services
Large Chapel With Inter-Denominational Services
Activitiesand activities available weekly
Specific ProgramsSpecial Events, Outings
Religious Services
Volunteer Program
Semi-Private Room$3,000 per month
Private Room$6,000 per month
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 2015 · 11 years of data
33 deficiencies
17 inspections
0 penalties
11 inspections with deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
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 2015 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
5 Better
Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (28% below)
• Deficiencies per year (29% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (14% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (42% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (28% below)
• Total deficiencies (28% below)
• Deficiencies per year (29% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (14% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (42% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (28% below)
Latest Inspection
April 26, 2023
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 33 | 46 | This facility has 28% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (33 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 28% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2015.
| 3 | 4.2 | This facility has 29% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (3 vs. NC avg 4.2).↓ 29% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.9 | 2.2 | This facility has 14% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1.9 vs. NC avg 2.2).↓ 14% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 17 | 21 | This facility has had 19% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (17 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 19% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 11 | 19 | This facility has 42% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (11 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 42% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 65% | 90% | This facility has 25 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (65% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 25% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- April 26, 2023 annual inspection found 2 medication administration failures risking serious health complications for 2 of 5 sampled residents.
- Multiple construction surveys from 2015 to 2019 repeatedly cited fire safety breaches including malfunctioning smoke barrier doors, compromised fire-rated walls, and inadequate fire safety rehearsals.
- March 4, 2016 follow-up confirmed some fire door deficiencies remained uncorrected, showing ongoing compliance issues with fire and smoke containment.
What does this home offer?
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The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
| Given Estates | AL NH RC SNF | Asheville (Stockwood) | 70 | No | 29 | - |
| Friends Homes | AL NH IL MC SNF | Greensboro (Guilford College) | 69 | No | 35 | Villa Apartments / Townhomes / Apartments / Cottages |
| Marjorie McCune Memorial Center | AL IL | Black Mountain | 64 | No | 75 | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Marjorie McCune Memorial Center
Is Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in a walkable area?
Marjorie McCune Memorial Center has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Marjorie McCune Memorial Center?
According to NC state health department records, Marjorie McCune Memorial Center's license number is HAL-011-011.
Are pets allowed at Marjorie McCune Memorial Center?
Yes, Marjorie McCune Memorial Center allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Marjorie McCune Memorial Center have?
Marjorie McCune Memorial Center has 64 beds.
Are there photos of Marjorie McCune Memorial Center?
Yes — there are 11 photos of Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Marjorie McCune Memorial Center?
Marjorie McCune Memorial Center is located at 101 Lions Way Black Mountain, Nc 28711, Black Mountain, NC 28711.
What is the phone number of Marjorie McCune Memorial Center?
(828) 669-8452 will put you in contact with the team at Marjorie McCune Memorial Center.
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