Assisted Living · Asheville, NC
Arbor Terrace of Asheville
Verified from NC DHSR state records · Updated July 2026
Arbor Terrace of Asheville is a licensed assisted living / adult care home in Asheville, 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: 3199 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: (828) 681-5533
State license: HAL-011-338
DHSR star rating: ★★★★ (4 of 4)
North Carolina rates adult care homes on a one-to-four-star scale based on inspection history. Arbor Terrace of Asheville 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.
Arbor Terrace of Asheville is listed on this profile with state license HAL-011-338 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
Arbor Terrace of Asheville is on Sweeten Creek Road in south Asheville and is run by The Arbor Company, a senior-living operator with decades of dementia-care experience. It offers assisted living plus a separate memory care area called the Evergreen neighborhood, which is secured and staffed around the clock for residents living with dementia. Staff who work in memory care complete cognitive-care training built on the company’s long track record.
The community sits toward the higher-amenity end, with a fitness center, salon and spa, resort-style living rooms, an outdoor courtyard and covered porch, gardens, and a dining program the operator highlights as a point of pride. Programming spans social, educational, and recreational activities, and the community is pet friendly. Transportation and regular housekeeping are included.
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Where it is
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What to verify before choosing Arbor Terrace of Asheville
Arbor Terrace of Asheville may be worth comparing if your family is looking for assisted living, help with daily routines, medication support, meals, supervision, and a more structured setting than living alone. Before choosing any assisted living community, confirm the current care-level pricing, staffing patterns, medication policies, transportation options, and what happens if care needs increase after move-in.
Good questions for a call or tour
- How are care levels assessed, priced, and re-evaluated after move-in?
- What support is available for medication management, bathing, dressing, mobility, and continence care?
- What situations would require a move to memory care, skilled nursing, or another level of care?
For broader comparison, review the Buncombe County Facility Directory, the Directory Methodology, the tour questions guide, the paying for care guide, and the Start Here quiz.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Evergreen neighborhood?
It is Arbor Terrace’s secured memory care area, separate from assisted living, with 24-hour support and staff trained specifically in dementia care.
Is Arbor Terrace pet friendly?
Yes, residents can generally bring a pet. Confirm size limits and care rules with the community.
What amenities set it apart?
It leans upscale, with a fitness center, salon and spa, resort-style common areas, gardens, an emphasis on its dining program, and scheduled transportation.