Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home · Waynesville, NC

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number345396

Contact & location

1349 Crabtree Road
Waynesville, NC 28785
Haywood County
Phone
(828) 454-9260
ZIP code
28785 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
50
Residents per day
40.1 (80% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Snowshoe LTC Group, LLC
Chain
Principle Long Term Care (40 facilities, avg 3.0★)
Medicare certified since
August 26, 1991
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.9
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.7
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.93 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.04 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.68 (state 0.89 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.21 (state 2.34 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.66 (state 3.40 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
60.8 (state 49.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
61.5 (state 45.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 19, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 4.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
10 health · 9 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-19 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-11
2026-03-19 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-11
2026-03-19 Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
F0847 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-11
2025-02-05 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-05
2025-02-05 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-05
2025-02-05 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-05
2025-02-05 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-05
2023-09-28 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-22
2023-09-28 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-22
2023-09-28 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-22

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Boice, Gale (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Detar, Dewey (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hill, Robert (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Walters, Shayna (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Boice, Gale (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Johnson, Dianne (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Hill, Robert (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Boice, Gale (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Detar, Dewey (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Walters, Shayna (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Boice, Gale (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hill, Raymond (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hill, Stephen (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Principle Long Term Care, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center?

Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in North Carolina.

How many beds does Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center have?

It has 50 certified beds and cares for about 40 residents per day.

Has Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center?

It is part of Principle Long Term Care and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center?

(828) 454-9260. The facility is located at 1349 Crabtree Road, Waynesville, NC 28785.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.