400 Thompson Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 · Henderson County
<p>Our highly skilled, compassionate associates provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to the residents of Hendersonville, NC.</p>
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Typically 86% full (69 of 80 beds occupied on an average day).
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Life Care Center of Hendersonville is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Hendersonville, NC, with 80 certified beds and an average of about 69 residents per day. It operates as part of the Life Care Centers of America network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.39 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.78 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 60%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $40,986 in the recent record.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,570–$11,120/mo (median $9,570) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Asheville prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (32 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-19 | Fine | $10,527 |
| 2024-07-19 | Fine | $30,459 |
| 2024-07-19 | Payment denial | — |
400 Thompson Street, Hendersonville, NC
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Talk to an advisor about this communityLife Care Center of Hendersonville does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Hendersonville, NC area typically runs $8,570–$11,120 per month (median $9,570, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Life Care Center of Hendersonville 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.39 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 60% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Life Care Center of Hendersonville has 32 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-27). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 86% full (69 of 80 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Life Care Center of Hendersonville in Hendersonville, NC offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 80 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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