Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Buncombe County, NC (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Buncombe County, NC, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Deerfield Episcopal Retirement
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 26 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, – for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Highland Farms
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 55 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $4,271 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Aston Park Health Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 40 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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Givens Health Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 16 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 1 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Laurels of Greentree Ridge
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 43 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Nc State Veterans Home - Black Mountain
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 26 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $12,759 in the last three years.
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The Laurels of Summit Ridge
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 10 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Greens at Weaverville
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 35 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 17 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Buncombe County, NC
What is the best-rated nursing home in Buncombe County, NC?
By Medicare’s ratings, Deerfield Episcopal Retirement ranks first in Buncombe County, NC, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Buncombe County, NC?
18 homes in Buncombe County, NC qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Buncombe County, NC, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data