Nursing Homes in Asheville, NC
10 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Asheville, North Carolina are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 63/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Buncombe County.
5 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 4 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Asheville scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in May 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Asheville
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Asheville list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Asheville
- Deerfield Episcopal Retirement — 89/100
- The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge — 84/100
- Givens Health Center — 83/100
Facilities to review carefully
- River Bend Health And Rehabilitation — 20/100
- Elevate Health And Rehabilitation — 39/100
- Bear Mountain Health And Rehabilitation — 51/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Episcopal Retirement | 89 | Strong Safety Record | 62 |
| The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge | 84 | Generally Positive | 90 |
| Givens Health Center | 83 | Generally Positive | 70 |
| Aston Park Health Care Center | 80 | Generally Positive | 120 |
| The Laurels Of Summit Ridge | 78 | Generally Positive | 68 |
| Emerald Ridge Health And Rehabilitation | 57 | Use Caution | 100 |
| Bear Mountain Health And Rehabilitation | 51 | Serious Concerns | 77 |
| Stonecreek Health And Rehabilitation | 51 | Serious Concerns | 120 |
| Elevate Health And Rehabilitation | 39 | Critical Issues | 120 |
| River Bend Health And Rehabilitation | 20 | Critical Issues | 100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Asheville Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Asheville?
Senior Care Report Card lists 10 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Asheville, North Carolina, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Asheville?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Asheville facilities is 63/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Asheville nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 10 nursing homes in Asheville, North Carolina
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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