The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge
70 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803
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How The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge Compares
The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge is a 90-bed for-profit nursing facility in Asheville, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (12.1%) is below the North Carolina average of 23.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 90 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 10 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Asheville, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.9% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.1% (29% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (33% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.6% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.1% — better than the North Carolina average of 23.0% (48% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 420 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge with other nursing homes in Asheville.
What keeps The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.9% here versus 14.1% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 90 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge's rating advantage in Asheville?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.2 stars across 10 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Asheville
Asheville 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 Asheville.
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