Nursing home · Asheville, NC
River Bend Health and Rehabilitation
213 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville, NC 28806 · (828) 254-9675
River Bend Health and Rehabilitation is a 100-bed for-profit nursing home in Asheville, North Carolina (Buncombe County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1993. On average it cares for 88 residents a day (about 88% of its certified beds). It is part of Brighton Healthcare, a group of 8 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars; the average in North Carolina is 3.0.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | North Carolina avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.36 | 3.87 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.66 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.01 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 82% | 49% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 71% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | June 13, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 25 above the state average of 5 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 15 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 5 totalling $141,144 |
| Medicare payment denials | 1 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Asheville Health and Rehabilitation SNF LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of River Bend Health and Rehabilitation?
CMS rates River Bend Health and Rehabilitation 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does River Bend Health and Rehabilitation have?
100 certified beds, with an average of 88 residents a day.
Does River Bend Health and Rehabilitation accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for River Bend Health and Rehabilitation?
(828) 254-9675. Address: 213 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville, NC 28806.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).