Skilled Nursing · Asheville, NC
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community
Verified from NC DHSR state records · Updated July 2026
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community 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: 1617 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: (828) 210-4582
State license: NH0087
Licensed nursing beds: 62
Payment: Verify Medicare/Medicaid participation directly
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About this facility
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community is a large continuing care retirement community in south Asheville, and its skilled nursing is delivered through the Simonds Health Care Center, a 124-bed, Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility. It provides 24-hour care for both short-term recovery and long-term nursing needs, overseen by a licensed administrator, a director of health care services, and a physician medical director.
Deerfield carries a top overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars from Medicare, with 5 stars for health inspections. On-site therapy is a strength: the Health and Wellness Center houses physical, occupational, aquatic, and speech therapy with licensed therapists, so residents recover without leaving campus. Additional amenities include a chapel with chaplain and pastoral care, a secure outdoor garden, salon, and linen service.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Deerfield’s Medicare rating?
Its skilled nursing center holds a 5 out of 5-star overall rating from Medicare, including 5 stars for health inspections, among the strongest in the area.
Does Deerfield offer on-site rehab?
Yes. Its Health and Wellness Center provides physical, occupational, aquatic, and speech therapy on site with licensed therapists.
How large is the skilled nursing center?
The Simonds Health Care Center is a 124-bed, Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility offering both short-term and long-term care.