Skilled Nursing · Asheville, NC
River Bend Health and Rehabilitation
Verified from NC DHSR state records · Updated July 2026
River Bend Health and Rehabilitation 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: 213 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: (828) 254-9675
State license: NH0541
Licensed nursing beds: 100
Payment: Verify Medicare/Medicaid participation directly
The details above come directly from the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation nursing home register. Before choosing any facility, confirm current availability, pricing, and Medicare or Medicaid participation with the facility, and check its quality and staffing ratings on Medicare’s Care Compare tool.
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About this facility
River Bend Health and Rehabilitation is a 100-bed skilled nursing facility on Richmond Hill Drive in west Asheville, formerly known as the Western North Carolina Baptist Home. It is Medicare- and Medicaid-certified and has served the community for more than three decades. The clinical team provides 24-hour nursing support, post-acute rehabilitation, and long-term care for residents with complex medical needs.
Services include wound care, medication management, and coordinated physical and occupational therapy. The setting is scenic, and the facility serves both rehabilitation and longer-term nursing needs. As with any skilled nursing choice, check the current Medicare star rating and recent inspection results when comparing.
Where it is
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Frequently asked questions
Was River Bend known by another name?
Yes. It was formerly the Western North Carolina Baptist Home before becoming River Bend Health and Rehabilitation.
What care does River Bend provide?
24-hour skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation, and long-term care, including wound care and medication management.
How many beds does it have?
100 skilled nursing beds. Verify the current Medicare rating and inspection history on Care Compare when comparing facilities.