Assisted Living · Candler, NC
Candler Living Center
Verified from NC DHSR state records · Updated July 2026
Candler Living Center is a licensed assisted living / adult care home in Candler, Buncombe County. Assisted living provides help with daily living, bathing, dressing, meals, and medication, in a residential community, for older adults who no longer need to manage everything on their own but do not need round-the-clock medical care.
Facility at a glance
Type: Assisted living / adult care home
Address: 136 Robinson Cove Road, Candler, NC 28715
Phone: (828) 667-4453
State license: HAL-011-369
DHSR star rating: ★★★★ (4 of 4)
North Carolina rates adult care homes on a one-to-four-star scale based on inspection history. Candler Living Center currently holds a rating of ★★★★ (4 of 4). This is among the highest state ratings, a strong signal on recent inspections. Ratings and details above come from the NC Division of Health Service Regulation; always confirm current availability, pricing, and licensing with the facility directly.
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Official Records to Review
Sources checked: NC DHSR adult-care star rating information and NC DHSR Adult Care Home Violations and Penalties table, reviewed July 29, 2026.
Candler Living Center is listed on this profile with state license HAL-011-369 and a DHSR adult-care star rating of 4 of 4. In the DHSR penalties table reviewed on July 29, 2026, no adult-care penalties were listed for this facility in the prior 36-month penalty table.
This is a source-dated public-record note, not a rating or recommendation from Asheville Senior Care Guide. Families should still confirm current license status, inspection history, availability, pricing, and care fit directly with the facility and official sources.
View the official NC DHSR penalties table. For help understanding state records, read the DHSR inspection reports guide. To report a correction, contact Asheville Senior Care Guide.
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About this community
Candler Living Center is a licensed adult care home on Robinson Cove Road in Candler, with 29 beds. That mid-small size sits between a large community and a family care home. Staff are awake and available around the clock, so there is always someone on hand in an emergency. Care includes personal care, medication management, meals, and supervised activities.
One useful signal for families: state records show the home has not received penalties in the last three years, which points to steady survey performance. As always, it is worth reviewing current inspection reports and visiting in person before deciding.
Where it is
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What to verify before choosing Candler Living Center
Candler Living Center may be worth comparing if your loved one needs daily support with meals, bathing, dressing, medication reminders, mobility, or general supervision, but does not need 24-hour skilled nursing care. Ask directly how the community handles falls, incontinence, dementia symptoms, nighttime support, and care needs that may increase over time.
Good questions for a call or tour
- Which care needs are included in the base rate, and which services cost extra?
- How does the community handle falls, medication changes, incontinence, or dementia symptoms?
- What would cause a resident to need a higher level of care or a different setting?
For broader comparison, review the Buncombe County Facility Directory, the Directory Methodology, and the assisted living tour guide, adult care home guide, and Start Here quiz.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Candler Living Center?
It is a licensed adult care home with 29 beds, a mid-small setting with 24-hour awake staff.
What is its compliance record?
State records indicate no penalties in the last three years, a sign of steady performance. Review current inspection reports for the latest detail.
What services are included?
Personal care, medication management, meals, and supervised activities, with staff available around the clock.