The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge – Asheville, NC

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge

70 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 274-7646
90 beds
All Asheville facilities
5.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
85.76
Score /100
#1432
National Rank

#1432
of 14703 facilities
National
90.3% position
#27
of 418 in NC
State Rank
#3
of 19 in Buncombe
County Rank
#1
of 10 in Asheville
City Rank
#1
of 3 in ZIP 28803
ZIP Rank






About The Laurels Of Greentree RidgeThe Laurels Of Greentree Ridge is located at 70 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC, reachable at (828) 274-7646. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 90.0 certified beds and serves an average of 84 residents per day. It is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care network (84 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1989-05-17. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge

Address

70 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 90 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 5 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
85.76
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#1432 of 14703 nationally – #27 of 418 in North Carolina

Who Is This Facility Best For?

The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge is a strong choice for families in the Asheville, NC area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

5 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightThe Laurels Of Greentree Ridge currently provides 3 hours 47 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). RN hours per resident have increased from 41 min/day (2022) to 60 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 40.2% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 47 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 5 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours43 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour
Physical Therapist Hours4 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 12 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours48 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 5 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $52,697. 10 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 18.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#1,432
of 14,703
National
Top 10%
#27
of 418
NC State
Top 10% in NC
#3
of 19
️ Buncombe County
#3 of 19
#1
of 10
️ Asheville
Best in city
#1
of 3
ZIP 28803
Best in ZIP

Nationally, The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge ranks 1432nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 85.8/100), placing it in the top 10% nationwide. Within NC, it ranks 27th out of 418 nursing homes. In Asheville, it ranks 1st out of 10 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,385 nationally and RN hours rank #2,009 nationally (#31 in NC).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NC State Rank Note
2022 3.08 #11,200 / 14,703 #289 / 418 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 3.32 #9,382 / 14,703 #253 / 418 Below average
2024 3.60 #7,252 / 14,703 #174 / 418 Above average
2025 3.84 #5,762 / 14,703 #123 / 418 Above average
2026 3.79 #6,385 / 14,703 #129 / 418 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NC State Rank Note
2022 0.68 #5,463 / 14,703 #95 / 418 Above average
2023 0.81 #3,180 / 14,703 #67 / 418 Top 25%
2024 0.79 #3,357 / 14,703 #63 / 418 Top 25%
2025 0.95 #2,181 / 14,703 #36 / 418 Top 25%
2026 1.00 #2,009 / 14,703 #31 / 418 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1989-05-17. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (828) 274-7646 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 85.8/100, placing it #1432 of 14703 facilities nationally and #27 of 418 in North Carolina. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge receives a reported average of 3 hours 47 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 43 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 5 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 12 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 40.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 5 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $52,697. 10 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 18.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge ranks 1432nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 85.8/100), placing it in the top 10% nationwide. Within NC, it ranks 27th out of 418 nursing homes. In Asheville, it ranks 1st out of 10 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,385 nationally and RN hours rank #2,009 nationally (#31 in NC). Our composite quality score of 85.8/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Asheville, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/north_carolina/asheville/

Contact and Location

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Address

70 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803
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Legal Name

THE LAURELS OF GREENTREE RIDGE, INC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 90
Average Residents / Day 84 (94% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Buncombe County, NC
City Asheville, NC
ZIP Code 28803
Approved Since May 17, 1989
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 345303
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
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