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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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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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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