The Laurels of Summit Ridge
Nursing Home Facility
100 Riceville Road, Asheville, NC 28805
Located adjacent to the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway, The Laurels of Summit Ridge is a 101-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center just a half mile from the VA Medical Center and five miles from Mission St. Joseph Hospital.
Operated by Laurel Health Care Company, which runs 35 communities in our directory.
With 101 beds, The Laurels of Summit Ridge is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Asheville average about 26 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 91% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Asheville average about 3.7 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 38%.
The community is located in Buncombe County, NC.
The Laurels of Summit Ridge offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 101
- Occupancy 91%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.2
- Annual staff turnover 38%
- Last health inspection May 2025