Aston Park Health Care Center
Asheville, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345198) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (828) 253-4437 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aston Park Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Aston Park Health Care Center reports 3.67 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.5%.
Aston Park Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
About this facility
Aston Park Health Care Center is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home in Asheville, North Carolina, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 3, 1980. The facility is licensed for 120 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 105.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Aston Park holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 5 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.67 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. CMS's abuse icon is not displayed for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets nursing homes with a history of persistent poor performance and subjects them to increased inspection frequency.
Aston Park is part of the Lutheran Services Carolinas chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.2 stars. CMS records indicate no change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aston Park Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 39.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 105.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a nonprofit corporation and is part of the Lutheran Services Carolinas chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average rating of 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 3, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5 stars), health inspections (4 stars), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (3 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 828-253-4437 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 828-253-4437 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345198?state=NC for the most current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.