Deerfield Episcopal Retirement
Asheville, NC · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 345556) · 62 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (828) 274-1531 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement in Asheville, NC holds a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement reports 5.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 28.7%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 5.
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, operating as a non-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 62 beds and reports an average daily census of 59 residents, indicating high occupancy relative to capacity. It accepts Medicare as its provider type, per CMS Care Compare records.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Deerfield Episcopal Retirement holds an overall star rating of 5, placing it above the North Carolina state average overall rating of 2.93. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 5, Staffing rating of 5, and Quality Measure (QM) rating of 2. These four ratings reflect different aspects of facility performance as measured by CMS and should be considered together.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 5.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.60 RN hours per resident per day. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 28.7%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines and $0.00 in total fines for this facility — no federal fines on record. There are also 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 23, 2013. No chain affiliation or recent ownership change is indicated in the data provided. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement has a CMS overall star rating of 5, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 5.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.60 RN hours, with a 28.7% nursing turnover rate, earning a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement is certified for 62 beds with an average daily census of 59 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 23, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (5 stars), Staffing (5 stars), Quality Measures (2 stars), and an Overall rating (5 stars) combining these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (828) 274-1531 or verify 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) 274-1531 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details for Deerfield Episcopal Retirement at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345556?state=NC.
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.