Assisted Living · Candler, NC
Hominy Valley Retirement Center
Verified from NC DHSR state records · Updated July 2026
Hominy Valley Retirement 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: 2189 Smokey Park Highway, Candler, NC 28715
Phone: (828) 667-0158
State license: HAL-011-370
DHSR star rating: ★★★☆ (3 of 4)
North Carolina rates adult care homes on a one-to-four-star scale based on inspection history. Hominy Valley Retirement Center 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
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community on Smokey Park Highway in Candler, on the west side of Buncombe County. It provides 24-hour non-medical care, with caregivers helping residents through daily routines such as waking, dressing, mobility, and hygiene, plus medication management to keep doses on schedule. A 24-hour call system and round-the-clock supervision are in place.
Rooms come in private and semi-private layouts with kitchenettes, and the community provides Wi-Fi, cable TV, and telephone. Its location is convenient to medical care, with Mission Hospital and Haywood Regional Medical Center both within a few miles, which can matter for residents with ongoing appointments.
Where it is
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What to verify before choosing Hominy Valley Retirement Center
Hominy Valley Retirement 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
What kind of care does Hominy Valley provide?
24-hour non-medical assisted living care, including help with dressing, mobility, hygiene, and medication management, with round-the-clock supervision.
What are the rooms like?
Private and semi-private rooms with kitchenettes, plus Wi-Fi, cable TV, and telephone.
Is it close to hospitals?
Yes. Mission Hospital and Haywood Regional Medical Center are both within a few miles, convenient for ongoing medical needs.