Assisted Living · Arden, NC
Heather Glen at Ardenwoods
Verified from NC DHSR state records · Updated July 2026
Heather Glen at Ardenwoods is a licensed assisted living / adult care home in Arden, 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: 103 Appalachian Boulevard, Arden, NC 28704
Phone: (828) 687-7321
State license: HAL-011-378
DHSR star rating: ★★★☆ (3 of 4)
North Carolina rates adult care homes on a one-to-four-star scale based on inspection history. Heather Glen at Ardenwoods currently holds a rating of ★★★☆ (3 of 4). A solid, above-average state rating. 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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About this community
Heather Glen is a 48-residence assisted living community set on the wooded campus of Ardenwoods Retirement Community in Arden, about fifteen minutes south of Asheville. It has a cottage-style, homelike feel rather than a large institutional one. A registered nurse leads the health services team, with caregivers providing around-the-clock help with bathing, grooming, dressing, and medication management.
Dining is a highlight: an executive chef and culinary team cook from scratch using produce from local farms, with three-course meals and house-made desserts. Because Heather Glen sits within the larger Ardenwoods community, residents can enjoy a broader campus and its amenities while living in a smaller, more intimate assisted living setting.
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Where it is
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Frequently asked questions
How large is Heather Glen?
It is a 48-residence assisted living community, small enough to feel personal, on the wooded Ardenwoods campus.
Who oversees care?
A registered nurse leads the health services team, with caregivers on hand around the clock for bathing, grooming, dressing, and medication management.
What is the dining like?
An executive chef and pastry chef prepare meals from scratch, often using local farm produce, with three-course meals and daily desserts.
What to verify before choosing Heather Glen at Ardenwoods
Heather Glen at Ardenwoods may be worth comparing if its location, services, and level of support appear to match your loved one’s needs. Before deciding, ask how the facility handles falls, medication changes, incontinence, dementia symptoms, nighttime support, family communication, 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 are staffing, overnight support, and family updates handled?
- What would cause a resident to need a higher level of care or a different setting?
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