213 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville, NC 28806 · Buncombe County
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Typically 81% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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River Bend Health and Rehabilitation is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Asheville, NC, with 100 certified beds and an average of about 81 residents per day. It operates as part of the Brighton Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.33 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.53 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 89.7%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 25 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 6 federal fines totaling $152,161 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.
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 (52 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | Fine | $6,545 |
| 2026-01-30 | Fine | $6,545 |
| 2025-04-25 | Fine | $104,670 |
| 2025-04-25 | Payment denial | — |
| 2024-04-23 | Fine | $5,346 |
| 2024-04-23 | Fine | $22,620 |
| 2023-09-15 | Fine | $6,435 |
213 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville, NC
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Talk to an advisor about this communityRiver Bend Health and Rehabilitation does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Asheville, 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 River Bend Health and Rehabilitation 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.33 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 89.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
River Bend Health and Rehabilitation has 52 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-13). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 81% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
River Bend Health and Rehabilitation in Asheville, NC offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 100 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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