Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation
1984 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation Compares
Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation is a 106-bed for-profit nursing facility in Swannanoa, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.8%) is above the North Carolina average of 5.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 106 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.9% — worse than the North Carolina average of 14.0% (35% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — about the same as the North Carolina average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.8% — worse than the North Carolina average of 5.5% (42% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.6% — worse than the North Carolina average of 22.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 419 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in Swannanoa.
What is Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.9% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.8% here versus 5.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 106 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Swannanoa
Swannanoa sits in Buncombe County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 51,876 (20.0%)
- Median age
- 42.3 years
- Median household income
- $55,032
- Median home value
- $250,600
Demographics for Buncombe County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Swannanoa.
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