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Aston Park Health Care Center in Asheville, NC

Aston Park Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Asheville, NC.

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Aston Park Health Care Center in Asheville, NC

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380 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806

To contact a resident: (828) 253-4437

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4 from 45 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
7
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Aston Park Health Care Center Costs & Pricing

At Aston Park Health Care Center, the monthly costs for care reflect a range that positions it competitively within Buncombe County and North Carolina as a whole. For semi-private rooms, residents can expect to pay between $3,000 and $4,650, which is notably lower than the county average of $3,859 and slightly above the state average of $3,584. When it comes to private accommodations, the facility's pricing ranges from $4,000 to $5,250. This is more affordable than Buncombe County's average of $5,177 but aligns closely with North Carolina's statewide average of $4,425. Overall, Aston Park offers options that cater to various financial needs while maintaining high standards of care in a welcoming environment.

Floor plansAston Park Health Care CenterBuncombe CountyNorth Carolina
Semi-Private$3,000 to $4,650$3,859$3,584
Private$4,000 to $5,250$5,177$4,425

Overall Review of Aston Park Health Care Center

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Staff care is the main draw

Residents and families consistently describe caring, attentive support from the staff.

Many reviewers focus less on the building and more on people—describing staff who are friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive to day-to-day needs. Several also call out dignity and patience, including respectful care in the dementia unit and support through difficult transitions. A smaller set of reviews goes the other direction, describing rude interactions, lack of attention, or inconsistent training, which is worth weighing alongside the many positive accounts.

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Cleanliness stands out

Multiple reviews mention the facility feels consistently clean.

A number of residents and families describe the community as clean, well kept, and free of strong odors, including during short-term rehab stays. Reviewers also mention rooms and common areas looking shiny and fresh. There are also negative reviews that criticize care conditions and hygiene-related concerns, so cleanliness appears more consistent in the positive accounts than in the complaints.

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Food quality earns mixed feedback

Food quality is a frequent topic, with both praise and complaints in the reviews.

Several reviewers say meals were enjoyable, served hot, and even better than they expected for an institutional setting. Others mention staff working to accommodate what their loved one could eat, including dietary restrictions or allergies noted in care records. On the downside, some reviews criticize meal handling and overall food quality. The community offers dining-related options such as restaurant-style dining, and reviews suggest the experience varies by person and situation.

  • A cheerful elderly woman enjoying a colorful plate of fresh fruit, surrounded by sunflowers and a red cup.
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Dementia and memory care appear present

Reviews describe experiences connected to dementia and a dementia unit.

A few reviewers mention dementia care specifically, including touring a dementia ward and describing day rooms and outdoor access as part of that experience. Others describe how staff handled behaviors with patience and respect, while still acknowledging the progression of illness. There are also concerns from at least one reviewer about care adequacy for a family member with dementia. Overall, dementia care comes through strongly in the review narratives, even though the day-to-day fit may differ for each family.

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Communication feels inconsistent

Some families report trouble getting through, while others praise ongoing communication.

Positive notes mention open communication and being kept informed about changes and plans. Others report difficulty reaching intake or the front desk for weeks, along with rude responses when they finally connected. With both experiences in the reviews, it’s hard to treat communication as consistently smooth, so families may want to watch for responsiveness during outreach and follow-through.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private Private
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Asheville Regional (9 miles away) Asheville Regional (9 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Moose Cafe Asheville (0.6 miles)
  • Cedric's Tavern (0.8 miles)
  • Bistro at Antler Village (0.9 miles)
  • Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack (1.4 miles)
  • UpCountry Brewing (1.5 miles)
  • KFC (1.7 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Julie Hanson, MET Practitioner (1.3 miles)
  • Carolina Hand Surgery (2.4 miles)
  • Mission Weight Management Center - Sharon C Hathaway MD (2.8 miles)
  • The Eye Center (3.2 miles)
  • Pisgah Institute (3.8 miles)
  • Cataloochee Dental Group-Asheville (3.9 miles)
  • Jody S Harrison (3.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Genoa Healthcare (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • Ingles (3.8 miles)
  • Ingles Market (3.8 miles)

Cafes

  • BattleCat Coffee Bar (1.5 miles)
  • Taco Billy (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Pollen (2.9 miles)
  • Vortex Doughnuts (3 miles)
  • High Five Coffee (3.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mission Childrens Hospital (2.8 miles)
  • Mission Hospital Operating Room (2.8 miles)
  • Highland Hospital (3.5 miles)
  • Mission St Joseph's (3.9 miles)

Parks

  • Memorial Stadium (3.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church (4.2 miles)
  • Biltmore Baptist Church (5.3 miles)
  • St John's Episcopal Church (5.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark (5.2 miles)

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