Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in Avery County

Avery County, North Carolina has 2 Medicare-certified care providers across 3 cities. Compare CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership by care type below.

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Banner Elk, NC 1 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 4.0 Elk Park, NC 1 facilities Newland, NC 7 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 4.0

Nursing Homes in Avery County

1 provider in Avery County: Banner Elk

Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Life Care Center of Banner Elk Banner Elk, NC 28604 CMS rating 4.0 / 5118 beds

Hospice in Avery County

1 provider in Avery County: Newland

Hospice · For-Profit MEDI HOME HOSPICE Newland, NC 28657 CMS rating 4.0 / 5

Assisted Living Facilities in Avery County

2 providers in Avery County: Newland

Assisted Living Facility NEWLAND OPERATING AL, LLC Newland, NC 28657 Not CMS-rated Assisted Living Facility SUGAR MOUNTAIN ASSISTED LIVING, LLC Newland, NC 28657 Not CMS-rated

Memory Care Facilities in Avery County

1 provider in Avery County: Elk Park

Memory Care Facility CRANBERRY HOUSE, LLC Elk Park, NC 28622 Not CMS-rated

Adult Care Homes in Avery County

3 providers in Avery County: Newland

Adult Care Home AVERY ASSOCIATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENS, INC. Newland, NC 28657 Not CMS-rated Adult Care Home THE HERITAGE OF SUGAR MOUNTAIN Newland, NC 28657 Not CMS-rated Adult Care Home WP-NEWLAND HEALTH HOLDINGS, LLC Newland, NC 28657 Not CMS-rated

Home Care Agencies in Avery County

1 provider in Avery County: Newland

Home Care Agency COMPASSIONATE HEARTS HOME CARE AGENCY,INC Newland, NC 28657 Not CMS-rated

How to choose care in Avery County

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Visit candidates in Avery County when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

Frequently asked questions

How many Medicare-certified care providers are in Avery County?
The current CMS snapshot lists 2 certified providers in Avery County, North Carolina: 1 nursing homes, 0 home health agencies, and 1 hospice programs.
Which cities in Avery County have care facilities?
Banner Elk, Elk Park, Newland have care providers listed according to the current snapshot. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, the CMS NPI registry, and HUD open data. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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