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River Bend Health And Rehabilitation
213 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville, NC 28806 · Buncombe County · (828) 254-9675
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Fewer inspection deficiencies (25) than 1% of nursing homes in North Carolina. Rated #8 of 10 nursing homes in Asheville by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.1 — below the North Carolina average of 3.85.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 86.6 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | BRIGHTON HEALTHCARE |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.13 (North Carolina average: 3.85) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.63 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 1.60 |
| Staff turnover | 86% |
| RN turnover | 71% |
| Most recent health inspection | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 25 (North Carolina average: 4.7) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 192 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 5 fine(s) totaling $141,144 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 6 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.