RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 10 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Asheville, NC (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Asheville, NC, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

10Nursing Homes in Asheville
3.1/5
+0.2 vs state avgState avg: 2.90Asheville Avg Rating
$86K+$12K vs state avgState avg: $74KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeAsheville, NC

Deerfield Episcopal Retirement

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
62 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

1617 Hendersonville RoadAsheville, NC 28803

(828) 274-1531

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeAsheville, NC

Aston Park Health Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
120 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

380 Brevard RoadAsheville, NC 28806

(828) 253-4437

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeAsheville, NC

The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
90 BedsInspected May 2025

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

70 Sweeten Creek RoadAsheville, NC 28803

(828) 274-7646

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeAsheville, NC

Givens Health Center

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
70 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

600 Barrett LaneAsheville, NC 28803

(828) 771-2900

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeAsheville, NC

The Laurels Of Summit Ridge

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
68 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

100 Riceville RoadAsheville, NC 28805

(828) 299-1110

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61 Penalty

Nursing HomeAsheville, NC

Bear Mountain Health And Rehabilitation

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
77 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

500 Beaverdam RoadAsheville, NC 28804

(828) 254-8833

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71 Penalty

Nursing HomeAsheville, NC

Emerald Ridge Health And Rehabilitation

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
100 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below North Carolina avg of 2.9

25 Reynolds Mountain BoulevardAsheville, NC 28804

(828) 645-6619

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81 Penalty

Nursing HomeAsheville, NC

Stonecreek Health And Rehabilitation

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Below North Carolina avg of 2.9

455 Victoria RoadAsheville, NC 28801

(828) 252-0099

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95 Penalties

Nursing HomeAsheville, NC

River Bend Health And Rehabilitation

LLC

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
100 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Below North Carolina avg of 2.9

213 Richmond Hill DriveAsheville, NC 28806

(828) 254-9675

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105 Penalties

Nursing HomeAsheville, NC

Elevate Health And Rehabilitation

LLC

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
120 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below North Carolina avg of 2.9

91 Victoria RoadAsheville, NC 28801

(828) 255-0076

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City report

Care landscape in Asheville

How Asheville compares with the rest of North Carolina on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+20.4%

    A little higher than the state average of 19.6%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover50.7%

    About the same as the state average of 50.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability14.1%

    About 10% lower than the state average of 15.7%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many facilities were evaluated in Asheville, NC?

This page evaluates 10 eligible nursing homes in Asheville, NC and shows the top 10.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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