The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge
Asheville, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345303) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (828) 274-7646 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge reports 3.72 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.8% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge is a 90-bed skilled nursing facility in Asheville, North Carolina (Buncombe County), operating with an average of 84.2 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 1989 and is operated as a for-profit corporation. The facility is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which includes 81 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars — notably lower than this facility's own performance.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 4 stars; quality measures, 5 stars; and staffing, 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.72 per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it does not carry a CMS Special Focus Facility designation. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should verify current details directly with the facility and cross-check the most recent data on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and staffing figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 5-star overall rating, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours, with a 40.8% nursing turnover rate and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility and it is not designated a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 90 beds and has an average of 84.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which has 81 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 17, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8282747646 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 8282747646 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 facility's official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345303?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.