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Western North Carolina Baptist Home
213 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville, NC 28806
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Western North Carolina Baptist Home Description
The Western North Carolina Baptist Home is a senior living community owned and operated by Baptist Retirement Homes, a not-for-profit organization committed to providing quality care and a meaningful way of life for its residents and team members. Located in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, this community is a place where residents and team members become an extension of family who recognize the dignity and value of each individual. For 70 years, Western North Carolina has proudly been serving and providing care to seniors.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of WNC Baptist Nursing Home present a mixed picture, with many highlighting the dedication and care provided by the staff, while others raise concerns about management and admissions practices.
- Several reviewers praised the facility for its cleanliness, the quality of care, and the compassion of its staff, particularly noting the efforts made to accommodate families and residents during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic.
- Specific staff members, including Andrea Lorick, the Director of Admissions, and Amber, a head nurse, received special commendation for going above and beyond in their roles, providing exceptional support and care.
- Some families shared heartfelt stories of their loved ones receiving attentive and compassionate care, emphasizing the facility's role in making difficult times more bearable.
- However, there were criticisms regarding the facility's communication with families, management practices, and allegations of unprofessional behavior. Concerns were also raised about the facility's admissions process, with some suggesting a preference for residents with more financial resources.
- One review accused the facility of employing a "bait and switch" sales approach, promising to adjust costs to accommodate a resident's fixed income, only to charge more than agreed upon.
- Despite these criticisms, many reviews expressed gratitude for the care provided, with some stating they would feel fortunate to be residents themselves one day.
- On the employment side, opinions were divided. Some current and former staff members praised the teamwork and leadership, while others described the working environment as challenging, citing issues such as being short-staffed and experiencing poor management.
In summary, while WNC Baptist Nursing Home has been lauded for its care quality and staff dedication, it faces criticism regarding its management, communication, and admissions policies.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Feb. 24, 1993
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 80
Total current residents: 61
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $1633
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
Scope | |||
---|---|---|---|
Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|
2022-04-28 | 2022-06-12 | D | Construction Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. |
2022-04-28 | 2022-06-12 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
2022-04-28 | 2022-06-12 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
2022-04-28 | 2022-06-12 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
2022-04-28 | 2022-06-12 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
2022-04-28 | 2022-06-12 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
2022-04-28 | 2022-06-12 | F | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
2022-04-28 | 2022-06-12 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. |
2022-04-28 | 2022-06-12 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
2022-04-28 | 2022-06-12 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
2019-09-11 | 2019-10-03 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
2019-09-11 | 2019-10-03 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
2019-09-11 | 2019-10-03 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
2018-09-06 | 2018-10-04 | D | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
2018-09-06 | 2018-10-04 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
2018-09-06 | 2018-10-04 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
2018-09-06 | 2018-10-04 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
2018-09-06 | 2018-10-04 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
2018-09-06 | 2018-10-04 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
2018-09-06 | 2018-10-04 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Fines
Fine Date | Fine Amount |
---|---|
2017-09-08 | $10,605 |
2021-05-24 | $650 |
2021-08-02 | $983 |
2021-08-02 | $975 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Woodfin which is 1.5 miles away and has a population of 6,349 (very small town).
- The average income is $53,418, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 39
- Average Temperature: 59.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 160 days of rain, 9 days of snow and 194 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year
- The median age is 37.9 years old, high compared to other cities.
- 5.62% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 7.49% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 9% Black or African-American, 4% Hispanic or Latino, and 83% White.
- The crime rate is 11.34 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.5 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 6.68 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.83 incidents per 100 people
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Supermarkets
Sam's Club
1.3 miles awayEarth Fare
1.4 miles awaySav-Mor Food & Dollar
1.7 miles awayHarris Teeter
1.8 miles awayIngles
1.8 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Macon Ave at Sunset Trail
2.4 miles awayGrove Park Inn at Sammons Building
2.4 miles awayMountaintreehs
3.2 miles awayPedestrian Bridge
3.4 miles awayLodge St at Biltmore Ave
3.8 miles awayBanks
State Employees' Credit Union
0.7 miles awayBank of America
1.7 miles awayFirst Citizens Bank
1.8 miles awayWells Fargo
1.8 miles awayTD Bank
1.8 miles awayHospitals
Mission Hospital
2.9 miles awayCarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital
4.5 miles awayCharles George VA Medical Center
5.6 miles awayPark Ridge Health
16.1 miles awayPardee Hospital
21.0 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
1.5 miles awayAsheville Compounding Pharmacy
1.9 miles awayWalgreens
1.9 miles awayRite Aid
2.0 miles awayAsheville Discount Pharmacy
2.0 miles awayDentists
Asheville Smiles Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
2.0 miles awayRed Maple Dental
2.0 miles awayFrench Broad Family Dentistry
14.0 miles awayDr Reese Steen DDS
14.3 miles awayPeak Dentistry
19.6 miles awayParks
Geneva Maney Park
0.7 miles awayBotanical Gardens at Asheville
0.8 miles awayMontford Park
1.0 miles awayMontford Recreation Complex
1.1 miles awayWestside Community Park
1.4 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Innsbruck Mall
3.0 miles awayAsheville Mall
3.7 miles awayBlue Ridge Mall
20.6 miles awayCulture
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre
1.3 miles awayHarrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
1.8 miles awayCotton Mill Studios
1.8 miles awayThe Grey Eagle
2.0 miles awayMomentum Gallery
2.0 miles awayRestaurants
The Bywater
0.4 miles awayNine Mile
1.2 miles awayOriental Pavilion
1.4 miles awayTod's Tasties
1.5 miles awayFrazier's Tavern
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