Assisted Living · Candler, NC
Windwood Assisted Living
Verified from NC DHSR state records · Updated July 2026
Windwood Assisted Living is a licensed assisted living / adult care home in Candler, 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: 6 Windwood Drive, Candler, NC 28715
Phone: (828) 215-9123
State license: HAL-011-296
DHSR star rating: ★★★☆ (3 of 4)
North Carolina rates adult care homes on a one-to-four-star scale based on inspection history. Windwood Assisted Living currently holds a rating of ★★★☆ (3 of 4). A solid, above-average state rating. 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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About this community
Windwood Assisted Living is a small, licensed adult care home on Windwood Drive in Candler, on the west side of Buncombe County, with about 12 beds. Adult care homes like Windwood serve older adults and adults with disabilities who need daily help but not the full medical care of a nursing home. The intimate size means a low resident count and a homelike atmosphere.
Care includes room and board, help with bathing, dressing, and grooming, medication management, meals, housekeeping, laundry, and supervised activities. As with any small home, it is smart to confirm the current license status, look over recent state inspection reports, and visit in person before deciding.
Where it is
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What to verify before choosing Windwood Assisted Living
Windwood Assisted Living may be worth comparing if your loved one needs daily support with meals, bathing, dressing, medication reminders, mobility, or general supervision, but does not need 24-hour skilled nursing care. Ask directly how the community handles falls, incontinence, dementia symptoms, nighttime support, and care needs that may increase over time.
Good questions for a call or tour
- Which care needs are included in the base rate, and which services cost extra?
- How does the community handle falls, medication changes, incontinence, or dementia symptoms?
- What would cause a resident to need a higher level of care or a different setting?
For broader comparison, review the Buncombe County Facility Directory, the Directory Methodology, and the assisted living tour guide, adult care home guide, and Start Here quiz.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of facility is Windwood?
It is a small licensed adult care home (about 12 beds) in Candler, offering a homelike alternative to larger assisted living communities.
Who is it best suited for?
Older adults or adults with disabilities who need help with daily living but not skilled nursing care.
What should I check before choosing?
Confirm the current license, review recent NC state inspection reports, and tour in person to see whether the setting fits your loved one’s needs.