Skilled Nursing · Asheville, NC
The Laurels of Summit Ridge
Verified from NC DHSR state records · Updated July 2026
The Laurels of Summit Ridge 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: 100 Riceville Road, Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: (828) 299-1110
State license: NH0540
Licensed nursing beds: 68
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
The Laurels of Summit Ridge is on Riceville Road in east Asheville, operated by Ciena Healthcare, and unusual for combining a 60-bed skilled nursing community with a 27-bed assisted living unit on one site. That mix lets it serve short-term rehab, long-term nursing, and lighter assisted living needs, and it also offers respite and hospice care. It sits about half a mile from the VA Medical Center and roughly five miles from Mission Hospital.
On Medicare’s scale it carries a 3 out of 5-star overall rating, with a notable spread: 2 stars for health inspections but 4 stars for staffing and 5 stars for quality measures. That pattern is worth discussing on a tour, strong staffing and resident-care measures alongside a weaker inspection score. Skilled nursing coverage runs roughly 12 to 16 hours a day with 24-hour supervision and a call system.
Where it is
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What to verify before choosing The Laurels of Summit Ridge
The Laurels of Summit Ridge 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
What is the Laurels of Summit Ridge’s Medicare rating?
A 3 out of 5-star overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. The mix is worth asking about directly.
Does it offer assisted living too?
Yes. It pairs a 60-bed skilled nursing community with a 27-bed assisted living unit, plus respite and hospice care.
Is it near hospitals?
Yes. It is about half a mile from the VA Medical Center and roughly five miles from Mission Hospital.