70 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803 · Buncombe County
Discover skilled nursing care in Asheville, NC — a vibrant mountain city near HCA Mission Hospital, the Biltmore Estate, and Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Typically 95% full (85 of 90 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
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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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The Laurels of Greentree Ridge is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Asheville, NC, with 90 certified beds and an average of about 85 residents per day. It operates as part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.78 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.87 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
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 (15 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are…
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
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.
70 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC
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Talk to an advisor about this communityThe Laurels of Greentree Ridge 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 The Laurels of Greentree Ridge 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.78 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
The Laurels of Greentree Ridge has 15 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-07). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 95% full (85 of 90 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
The Laurels of Greentree Ridge in Asheville, NC offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 90 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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