Deerfield Episcopal Retirement

Nursing Home · Asheville, NC

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number345556

Contact & location

1617 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
Buncombe County
Phone
(828) 274-1531
ZIP code
28803 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
62
Residents per day
59.0 (95% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community, INC.
Medicare certified since
January 23, 2013
Participates in
Medicare
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.9
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.7
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
5.44 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.60 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.79 (state 0.89 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.05 (state 2.34 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.69 (state 3.40 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
28.7 (state 49.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
14.3 (state 45.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 4, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 4.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
3 health · 6 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-04 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-05
2025-04-03 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-05
2024-02-08 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-06

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Bush, Elizabeth (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Chandler, Robert (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sharpe, Matthew (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
King, Brian (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Bush, Elizabeth (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Deerfield Episcopal Retirement?

Deerfield Episcopal Retirement has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in North Carolina.

How many beds does Deerfield Episcopal Retirement have?

It has 62 certified beds and cares for about 59 residents per day.

Has Deerfield Episcopal Retirement been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Deerfield Episcopal Retirement?

(828) 274-1531. The facility is located at 1617 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.