Skilled Nursing · Asheville, NC
The Laurels of GreenTree Ridge
Verified from NC DHSR state records · Updated July 2026
The Laurels of GreenTree Ridge 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: 70 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: (828) 274-7646
State license: NH0463
Licensed nursing beds: 90
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.
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Official Records to Review
Sources checked: Medicare Care Compare / CMS Provider Information dataset, CMS processing date July 1, 2026, reviewed July 29, 2026.
The Laurels of GreenTree Ridge is listed on this profile with state nursing-home license NH0463. CMS Provider Information lists the facility under CMS Certification Number 345303, with 90 certified beds and an average of 84.2 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, 3 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. It also lists adjusted total nurse staffing at 3.22 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.
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About this facility
The Laurels of GreenTree Ridge is a 100-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility on Sweeten Creek Road in south Asheville, about two miles from Mission Hospital, operated by Ciena Healthcare. It offers the full range of post-hospital care, from short-term rehabilitation to long-term nursing, with 24-hour nursing oversight.
Clinically it emphasizes neurological, cardiac, and orthopedic recovery, along with stroke and wound care, delivered through individualized therapy plans in physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The care team is deep, with doctors or nurse practitioners visiting several times a week and a full nursing leadership structure including a medical director. Its closeness to Mission Hospital can be convenient for care transitions.
Where it is
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What to verify before choosing The Laurels of GreenTree Ridge
The Laurels of GreenTree Ridge 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 does the Laurels of GreenTree Ridge specialize in?
Post-hospital rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing, with a focus on neurological, cardiac, and orthopedic recovery plus stroke and wound care.
How close is it to the hospital?
It is about two miles from Mission Hospital, which can simplify transfers to and from the hospital.
Is a physician involved in care?
Yes. Doctors or nurse practitioners visit on-site several times a week, and a physician medical director leads the clinical team.