Surrounded by the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is a city in Buncombe County with a population of 92,870 residents, 18% of whom are seniors. Through the collaborative efforts of dozens of nonprofits, government agencies and other entities, Buncombe County has earned the Age-Friendly designation from the World Health Organization. Asheville has 78% more physicians per capita than the national average and its Mission Hospital-Asheville is ranked among the best in the state.
In Asheville’s nursing homes, physicians and registered nurses typically remain on-site while they provide 24-hour medical supervision. In addition to assistance with daily living activities, skilled nursing, diabetes management and wound care, nursing facilities commonly offer on-site physical, speech and occupational therapy. On average, seniors in Asheville nursing homes spend $8,000 a month for a semiprivate room, which is above the state and national medians. Seniors with less critical medical needs may be able to save money with assisted living or home care.
In this guide, we cover the costs of senior care and resources that can help seniors choose a nursing facility and pay for nursing home care. We also mention programs that provide in-home services which may enable seniors to save money and delay transitioning into a nursing home.