Swannanoa Valley Health And Rehabilitation
Swannanoa, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345418) · 106 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (828) 298-2214 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Swannanoa Valley Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are both 3 stars as well.
Swannanoa Valley Health And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 3.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 57.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Swannanoa Valley Health And Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Swannanoa Valley Health And Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Swannanoa, Buncombe County, North Carolina. The facility has 106 certified beds and an average daily census of 102.5 residents. It has been certified since April 1992 and operates under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 2.93 for North Carolina. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials on record.
Swannanoa Valley Health And Rehabilitation is part of the Ascent Healthcare Management chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.2 stars across the chain.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recently published federal nursing home data available for this facility. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for further detail.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.22 hours per resident per day, with 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 57.8%. CMS rates staffing at 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program based on the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 106 certified beds with an average daily census of 102.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Ascent Healthcare Management chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 23, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — and this facility scores 3 stars in each of the four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The CMS data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 8282982214 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8282982214 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345418?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.