Nursing homes in Asheville, NC
Compare 10 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Asheville, part of the Buncombe area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.2★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Asheville residents in Buncombe County have access to 10 nursing homes, which currently maintain an average overall rating of 3.2 stars based on data from CMS Care Compare. Four of these local facilities have earned a 5-star rating for their performance. Among these top-tier options, Aston Park Health Care Center, operated by Lutheran Services Carolinas, stands out as a highly rated provider serving the 28801, 28803, 28804, and 28806 areas.
Rating distribution
avg 3.2★ · 10 homesProvider mix in Asheville
8 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Asheville
- 5 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 5 of 10 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 4 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 6 of 10 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Asheville
- 1Aston Park Health Care Center5.0LUTHERAN SERVICES CAROLINAS · Large
- 2The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge5.0CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · Medium
- 3Givens Health Center5.0GIVENS ESTATES, INC. · Medium
- 4Deerfield Episcopal Retirement5.0DEERFIELD EPISCOPAL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC. · Medium
- 5Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation3.0ASCENT HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Medium
- 6The Laurels of Summit Ridge3.0CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · Medium
- 7StoneCreek Health and Rehabilitation2.0SANSTONE HEALTH & REHABILITATION · Large
- 8Emerald Ridge Health and Rehabilitation2.0AVARDIS HEALTH · Medium
- 9Elevate Health and Rehabilitation1.0ASCENT HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Large
- 10River Bend Health and Rehabilitation1.0BRIGHTON HEALTHCARE · Medium
All homes in Asheville
| Aston Park Health Care Center LUTHERAN SERVICES CAROLINAS · Large · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Givens Health Center GIVENS ESTATES, INC. · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Deerfield Episcopal Retirement DEERFIELD EPISCOPAL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC. · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation ASCENT HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| The Laurels of Summit Ridge CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| StoneCreek Health and Rehabilitation SANSTONE HEALTH & REHABILITATION · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Emerald Ridge Health and Rehabilitation AVARDIS HEALTH · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Elevate Health and Rehabilitation ASCENT HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| River Bend Health and Rehabilitation BRIGHTON HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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