River Bend Health And Rehabilitation
Asheville, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345432) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 6 totaling $147,579 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (828) 254-9675 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Bend Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below North Carolina's state average of 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
River Bend Health And Rehabilitation reports 3.13 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 86.4% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
River Bend Health And Rehabilitation has 6 federal fines on record totaling $147,579.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
River Bend Health And Rehabilitation is a 100-bed, Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Asheville, North Carolina (Buncombe County), operating under Medicare/Medicaid certification since February 1993. The facility averages 86.6 residents and is operated as a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Brighton Healthcare chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, River Bend holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 1 star, Quality Measures 2 stars, and Staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.13 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 86.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 6 federal fines totaling $147,579.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families are advised to review the facility's full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details behind this designation.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per CMS records.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Bend has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, River Bend is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.13 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 and nursing turnover of 86.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 6 fines totaling $147,579.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
River Bend is certified for 100 beds and averages 86.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Brighton Healthcare chain, which includes 8 facilities averaging a 1.5-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
River Bend has been certified since February 24, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures, each on a 1-to-5-star scale; River Bend's are 1, 1, 2, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8282549675 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8282549675 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345432?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.