Skilled Nursing · Swannanoa, NC
Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation
Verified from NC DHSR state records · Updated July 2026
Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation is a licensed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Swannanoa, 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: 1984 US 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: (828) 298-2214
State license: NH0528
Licensed nursing beds: 106
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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Official Records to Review
Sources checked: Medicare Care Compare / CMS Provider Information dataset, CMS processing date July 1, 2026, reviewed July 29, 2026.
Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation is listed on this profile with state nursing-home license NH0528. CMS Provider Information lists the facility under CMS Certification Number 345418, with 106 certified beds and an average of 102.5 residents per day in the current snapshot.
The CMS snapshot lists an overall rating of 4 out of 5, with separate ratings of 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. It also lists adjusted total nurse staffing at 3.69 hours per resident day and no fines or payment denials in the Provider Information snapshot reviewed.
CMS ratings are one screening tool, not a complete picture of fit or current care. Families should review Medicare Care Compare directly, ask the facility about current staffing and recent inspection history, and use a tour or discharge-planning conversation before deciding.
Search Medicare Care Compare and view the CMS Provider Information dataset. For help understanding inspection records, read the DHSR inspection reports guide. To report a correction, contact Asheville Senior Care Guide.
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About this facility
Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation is a 106-bed skilled nursing facility on Highway 70 in Swannanoa, just west of Black Mountain in the eastern part of the county. It is a for-profit facility managed by Ascent Healthcare Management and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid. Licensed nurses and therapists are available around the clock.
It handles both short-term post-acute rehabilitation, after a hospital stay for surgery, stroke, or injury, and long-term nursing care for residents with complex medical needs. Its mountain setting on the Swannanoa and Black Mountain line makes it convenient for families on the east side of Asheville. As with any skilled nursing choice, review the current Medicare star rating and recent inspections.
Where it is
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What to verify before choosing Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation
Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation may be worth comparing if your family is looking at short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, wound care, post-hospital recovery, or a higher level of medical supervision than assisted living can provide. Before choosing any skilled nursing facility, confirm the current Medicare Care Compare rating, recent inspection history, staffing patterns, therapy availability, and discharge planning process.
Good questions for a call or tour
- What therapy services are available on-site, and how often are rehab patients typically seen?
- How does the facility handle discharge planning, family updates, and coordination with hospitals or physicians?
- What recent survey findings, staffing issues, or care concerns should families review before making a decision?
For broader comparison, review the Buncombe County Facility Directory, the Directory Methodology, the skilled nursing guide, the inspection reports guide, and the Start Here quiz.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Swannanoa Valley located?
On US Highway 70 in Swannanoa, just west of Black Mountain, on the east side of Buncombe County.
What care does it provide?
Short-term post-acute rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing, with licensed nurses and therapists available around the clock.
Who operates it?
It is a for-profit facility managed by Ascent Healthcare Management, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.