Accordius Health At Asheville is a senior living community in Asheville, North Carolina, specializing in skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The facility offers primarily nursing-home care, accommodating both long-term residents with chronic health conditions and individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation following surgeries or acute medical events.
Accordius Health At Asheville provides a variety of medical support services to meet the diverse needs of its residents. Wound care is managed by trained nursing professionals who focus on promoting healing and preventing complications. The facility offers hospice care for residents with terminal illnesses, aiming to ensure comfort and dignity during the end of life. Intravenous therapies are available for residents requiring medications or nutrition directly into their veins. The therapy department provides occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy, where dedicated professionals work with residents to regain or improve their daily living skills, mobility, and communication abilities. Although Accordius Health At Asheville collaborates with local hospitals, specific partnerships with Saint Louis University Hospital were not detailed in available information. Respite care is also an option at the facility, providing temporary relief for caregivers while ensuring that residents receive the attention they need. Dialysis services are facilitated for residents requiring regular treatments for kidney care, coordinated with nearby medical providers.
The facility offers complimentary transportation services, designed to assist residents with medical appointments and errands. Understanding the importance of access to healthcare and community engagement, the transportation is intended for both medical and non-medical purposes, ensuring residents can attend clinical visits and participate in local activities.
Resident and family feedback indicates mixed reviews regarding the overall care experience at Accordius Health At Asheville. Positive comments highlight excellent care with welcoming and respectful staff, who are especially valued during challenging times such as the pandemic. Therapy services, specifically physical and occupational therapy, receive commendations for helping residents achieve significant progress. Additionally, meals provided by the kitchen staff are generally well-received. However, there are reports of concerns about facility hygiene, instances of understaffing, and communication gaps with some staff members. Specific issues such as interruptions in television service due to cable transitions and lapses in basic personal care for certain residents have been noted. Despite these challenges, many residents appreciate the rehabilitation and support services available, although some families remain concerned about organizational aspects and the attention provided to individual resident needs.
Costs at this community start at $2,150 and range up to $6,312. The average price in the community is $4,231, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,588. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
