Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home Facility
1984 US 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation is a senior care community located in Swannanoa, NC. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Swannanoa area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (828)298-2214.
With 106 beds, Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Buncombe County average about 30 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 97% 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. That is above the Buncombe County average of roughly 82%.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in October 2025 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Buncombe County average about 3.7 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 58%.
The community is located in Buncombe County, NC.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 12 problems at Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation. None of them caused harm to a resident. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 106
- Occupancy 97%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
- Annual staff turnover 58%
- Last health inspection October 2025
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