Asheville Reporter

In the fourth quarter of 2023, Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation stood out as the third largest nursing home in Buncombe County, tied with two other nursing homes, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It shared its ranking with Elevate Health and Rehabilitation and Aston Park Health Care Center.

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 120 beds available, 21 more than the average in Buncombe County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 94.9 residents during that period.

Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation boasted an overall rating of 4 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.6 recorded for nursing homes in North Carolina.

During the quarter, Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center stood out as the largest nursing home in Buncombe County, with 163 beds available. The Greens at Weaverville came in second place, with 122 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.

In total, there were 14 for-profit nursing homes in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.

A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.

“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”

Rank	Nursing Home	Overall Rating
1	Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center	5
2	The Greens at Weaverville	4
3	Elevate Health and Rehabilitation	1
3	Aston Park Health Care Center	5
3	Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation	4
6	Pisgah Manor Health Care Center	2
7	Fleshers Fairview Health Care	3
7	Pelican Health at Asheville	1
9	Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center	2
9	The Oaks at Sweeten Creek	1
9	NC State Veterans Home-Black Mountain	1
12	The Laurels of Greentree Ridge	4
13	Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation	3
14	River Bend Health and Rehabilitation	2
15	Accordius Health at Asheville	1
16	Givens Health Center	3
17	Deerfield Episcopal Retirement	5
18	Highland Farms	5
18	The Laurels of Summit Ridge	3