nursing home in Asheville, NC
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement
1617 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803 · (828) 274-1531
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★2
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement at a glance
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement is a 62-bed non-profit nursing home in Asheville, North Carolina (Buncombe County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the North Carolina average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 5.4 hours of nursing care per day (1.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 4, 2026) found 1 health citation. The North Carolina average is 4.7.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 28.7% per year (state average 49%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 62
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Medicare-certified since
- January 23, 2013
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Buncombe County
- CMS Certification Number
- 345556
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.44 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.60 hrs | 0.62 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.05 hrs | 2.34 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.69 hrs | 3.42 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.7% | 49% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 14.3% | 45.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 4 | 49.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $36,617 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 62 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 59 | 87 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 95.2% | 83.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 8.7% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 8.2% | 5.5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 18% | 14% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 6.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 3.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.6% | 15.6% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 16% | 18.3% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.2% | 7.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 5.9% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 14.7% | 21.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 35.5% | 20.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.3% | 94.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.1% | 92% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 83.3% | 78.1% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 83% | 80.6% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 3 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| June 4, 2026 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 5, 2026 |
| April 3, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 28, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 28, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 28, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 5, 2025 |
| February 8, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2024 |
| February 8, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2024 |
| February 8, 2024 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2024 |
| February 8, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 6, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSH, ELIZABETH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2022 |
| CHANDLER, ROBERT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| SHARPE, MATTHEW Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2022 |
| KING, BRIAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/08/2013 |
| BUSH, ELIZABETH Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Deerfield Episcopal Retirement's rating?
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for North Carolina nursing homes is 2.9 stars.
How many inspection citations did Deerfield Episcopal Retirement receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Deerfield Episcopal Retirement accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Deerfield Episcopal Retirement?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Deerfield Episcopal Retirement and how do I contact it?
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement is at 1617 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Phone: (828) 274-1531.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.