Deerfield Episcopal Retirement

Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community, located at 1617 Hendersonville Road in South Asheville, is a distinguished nonprofit continuing care retirement community offering skilled nursing services in one of the most beautiful and historically rich corridors in western North Carolina. As a nonprofit corporation with Episcopal roots, Deerfield is guided by values of hospitality, dignity, and whole-person care — principles that have shaped its reputation as a premier senior living destination in the Asheville region. The facility's location along Hendersonville Road places it in close proximity to some of Asheville's most iconic landmarks. The legendary Biltmore Estate — America's largest privately-owned home — is just minutes away, and its expansive gardens and grounds are a cherished destination for resident outings and family visits. Biltmore Village, the charming historic district adjacent to the estate, offers boutique shopping, galleries, and well-regarded restaurants in a walkable setting. The North Carolina Arboretum, a 434-acre public garden nestled along the Blue Ridge Parkway, is a short drive and provides peaceful grounds for nature walks and horticultural therapy programs. Medically, Deerfield residents benefit from exceptional proximity to Mission Hospital, HCA Healthcare's flagship facility for western North Carolina, which is just a few miles north along the Hendersonville Road and Biltmore Avenue corridor. This proximity ensures rapid access to emergency services, specialist consultations, and seamless hospital-to-facility care transitions. As a nonprofit, Deerfield's reinvests in its community rather than shareholders — a distinction that families often find meaningful when choosing long-term care. The skilled nursing program at Deerfield is designed for both short-term post-acute rehabilitation and long-term residential care, supported by licensed nurses, therapists, and a dedicated support staff who build genuine relationships with residents and their families. For families in South Asheville, Arden, Fletcher, and the broader Henderson County area, Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community represents a rare combination of clinical quality, mission-driven values, and an extraordinary setting in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.