Skilled Nursing · Asheville, NC
Givens Health Center
Verified from NC DHSR state records · Updated July 2026
Givens Health Center is a licensed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Asheville, Buncombe County. Skilled nursing is the most medically intensive level of senior care, providing 24-hour licensed nursing along with physical, occupational, and speech therapy, for both short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay and long-term care.
Facility at a glance
Type: Skilled nursing & rehabilitation
Address: 600 Barrett Lane, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: (828) 771-2902
State license: NH0484
Licensed nursing beds: 70
Payment: Verify Medicare/Medicaid participation directly
The details above come directly from the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation nursing home register. Before choosing any facility, confirm current availability, pricing, and Medicare or Medicaid participation with the facility, and check its quality and staffing ratings on Medicare’s Care Compare tool.
New to skilled nursing? Our Skilled Nursing guide explains the 2026 Medicare rules, what it costs, and how it differs from assisted living. To compare every licensed facility side by side, see the Facility Directory.
Official Records to Review
Sources checked: Medicare Care Compare / CMS Provider Information dataset, CMS processing date July 1, 2026, reviewed July 29, 2026.
Givens Health Center is listed on this profile with state nursing-home license NH0484. CMS Provider Information lists the facility under CMS Certification Number 345328, with 70 certified beds and an average of 54.7 residents per day in the current snapshot.
The CMS snapshot lists an overall rating of 5 out of 5, with separate ratings of 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. It also lists adjusted total nurse staffing at 5.96 hours per resident day and no fines or payment denials in the Provider Information snapshot reviewed.
CMS ratings are one screening tool, not a complete picture of fit or current care. Families should review Medicare Care Compare directly, ask the facility about current staffing and recent inspection history, and use a tour or discharge-planning conversation before deciding.
Search Medicare Care Compare and view the CMS Provider Information dataset. For help understanding inspection records, read the DHSR inspection reports guide. To report a correction, contact Asheville Senior Care Guide.
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About this facility
Givens Health Center is the skilled nursing center at Givens Estates, a nonprofit ecumenical continuing care community on Barrett Lane in south Asheville that has served older adults for more than forty years. Licensed for about 96 beds, it provides full-service skilled nursing along with Medicare-certified short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, plus a secure memory-support wing for residents living with dementia.
It carries a 5-star overall rating from Medicare’s Care Compare, among the strongest in the county. Physical, occupational, and speech therapists work seven days a week on orthopedic, cardiac, stroke, and wound recovery. Because the health center sits within a larger continuing care campus, residents can move between independent living, assisted living, and nursing care without leaving Givens Estates.
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Where it is
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What to verify before choosing Givens Health Center
Givens Health Center may be worth comparing if your family is looking at short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, wound care, post-hospital recovery, or a higher level of medical supervision than assisted living can provide. Before choosing any skilled nursing facility, confirm the current Medicare Care Compare rating, recent inspection history, staffing patterns, therapy availability, and discharge planning process.
Good questions for a call or tour
- What therapy services are available on-site, and how often are rehab patients typically seen?
- How does the facility handle discharge planning, family updates, and coordination with hospitals or physicians?
- What recent survey findings, staffing issues, or care concerns should families review before making a decision?
For broader comparison, review the Buncombe County Facility Directory, the Directory Methodology, the skilled nursing guide, the inspection reports guide, and the Start Here quiz.
Frequently asked questions
What is Givens Health Center’s Medicare rating?
It holds a 5-star overall rating from Medicare’s Care Compare, the top level. Confirm the current rating before deciding.
Does it have memory care?
Yes. It maintains a secure memory-support wing for residents living with dementia, in addition to skilled nursing and rehab.
Is it part of a larger community?
Yes. It is the skilled nursing center of Givens Estates, a nonprofit continuing care community, so residents can transition across levels of care on one campus.