Resources - Asheville, NC
Select a service below to get information about its resources:
- ADULT DAY SERVICES
- AGING SERVICES
- ALZHEIMER’S, DEMENTIA, AND MEMORY IMPAIRMENT
- CANCER SUPPORT
- CAREGIVER SUPPORT
- DISABILITY SERVICES
- EDUCATION
- EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
- EMPLOYMENT
- HOSPICE, PALLIATIVE AND END OF LIFE
- FINANCIAL PLANNING AND MONEY MANAGEMENT
- FOOD PANTRIES
- FOOT CARE
- HEALTH CARE: SUBSIDIZED CARE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICS
- HEALTH CARE: URGENT CARE CENTERS
- HEARING SERVICES
- HEART / CARDIOVASCULAR
- HOME REPAIRS, IMPROVEMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS
- HOMELESS SHELTERS
- HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
- HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
- INSURANCE
- LEGAL
- LEISURE
- LONG-TERM CARE
- MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
- MEDICATION ASSISTANCE
- MENTAL HEALTH
- NURSING HOMES – BUNCOMBE COUNTY
- NURSING HOMES - HAYWOOD COUNTY
- NURSING HOMES - HENDERSON COUNTY
- NURSING HOMES – McDOWELL COUNTY
- NURSING HOMES - TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
- PHYSICAL THERAPY AND REHABILITATION
- SAFETY
- SENIOR CENTERS
- SOCIAL SECURITY
- SUPPORT GROUPS
- TRANSPORTATION
- VISION SERVICES
- WHEELCHAIRS / WHEELCHAIR SERVICES
ADULT DAY SERVICES
DayStay Adult Day Services
135 Candler School Road,
Candler, North Carolina 28715
Phone: 828-665-1575
Email: daystaymiller@bellsouth.net
Facebook: facebook.com/daystayhbc
Fax: 828-667-8041
828-665-1575
www.daystayasheville.com
Elder Day Club at the Beth Israel Synagogue
Jewish Family Services of WNC
2 Doctors Park Suite E
Asheville, NC 28801
828-253-0701
www.jfswnc.org
Eva’s Assistance
828-275-0539
Call.Eva.Mack@gmail.com
Irene Wortham Center
Jewish Family Services of WNC
2 Doctors Park Suite E
Asheville, NC 28801
828-274-7518
www.jwcnc.org
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AGING SERVICES
AARP State Office
(866) 389-5650
www.aarp.org
Buncombe County Health and Human Services
40 Coxe Ave.
PO Box 7408
Asheville, NC 28802
828-250-5800
https://www.buncombecounty.org/
Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc
46 Sheffield Circle
Asheville, NC 28803
828-277-8288
www.coabc.org
Jewish Family Services of WNC
2 Doctors Park Suite E
Asheville, NC 28801
828-253-0701
www.jfswnc.org/
Land-of-Sky Regional Council
339 New Leicester Hwy., Suite 140
Asheville, NC 28806
828-251-6622
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ALZHEIMER’S, DEMENTIA, AND MEMORY IMPAIRMENT
Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter
3800 Shamrock Drive
Charlotte, NC 28215-3220
(800) 272-3900
www.alz.org/northcarolina
Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
932 Old U.S. 70
Black Mountain, North Carolina 28711
828-259-6700
www.bmcnc.org
Land-of-Sky Regional Council
339 New Leicester Hwy., Suite 140
Asheville, NC 28806
828-251-6622
Memory Care
100 Far Horizons Lane
Asheville, North Carolina 28803
828-771-2219
www.memorycare.org
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CANCER SUPPORT
American Cancer Society
120 Executive Park
Asheville, NC
828-254-6931
www.cancer.org
Volunteer and support group
Buncombe County Department of Health
40 Coxe Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
828-250-5260
Mission Health System
428 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
828-213-4655
www.mission-health.org/
Mission Hospital – Lung Cancer Program
428 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
828-213-0885
www.mission-health.org/
Mission SECU Cancer Center Pharmacy
21 Hospital Drive
Asheville, NC 28801
828-213-2950
www.mission-health.org/
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Prostate Cancer Coalition of North Carolina (PCCNC)
5905 Shamrock Road
Research Triangle Park, NC 27713
919.321.0365
(800) 422-6237
www.pccnc.org
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CAREGIVER SUPPORT
Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter
31 College Place
Asheville, NC 28801
(800) 272-3900
www.alz.org/northcarolina
Caregiver Wellness Program at Park Ridge Health
100 Hospital Drive
Asheville, NC 28792
828-.682-2459
www.caregiverwellness.org
Caring For Aging Parents Education and Support (C.A.P.E.S.)
14 Swannanoa River Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828-277-8288
https://www.coabc.org/
Council on Aging Family Caregiver Support Program
46 Sheffield Circle
Asheville, NC 28803
828-277-8288
www.coabc.org/caregiver-assistance/respite
Jewish Family Services of WNC
236 Charlotte Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-253-2900
828-253-0701
www.jcc-asheville.org
Monthly caregiver support group facilitated by a social worker; resources and consultation for older adult and caregiver issues; open to all ethnicities and faiths;
Land-of-Sky Regional Council
339 New Leicester Hwy, Suite 140
Asheville, NC 28806
828-251-6622
828-251-6622
Family Caregiver Support Program; Long-Term Care Housing Directory provides up-to- date information on facilities and types of services available in Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania including those that provide short-term caregiver respite; call or visit website for a copy of the directory
Memory Care
100 Far Horizon Lane
Asheville, NC 28803
828-771-2219
www.memorycare.org
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DISABILITY SERVICES
The Arc
828-253-1255
Empowers persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities to realize their highest potential through advocacy, family support, case management, education and development of programs
Canine Companions for Independence
(800) 572- 2275
www.cci.org
Provides trained assistance dogs and ongoing support for disabled individuals
Disability Partners
828-298-1977
www.westernalliance.org
A non-profit, consumer-controlled, community-based organization providing services by and for persons with all types of disabilities with the goal of maintaining their civil rights options, controlling choices in their lives and the freedom to participate fully in their communities
Independent Living
828-670-3377
Home accessibility modifications provided to individuals who meet income guidelines
Irene Wortham Center
916 West Chapel Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828-274-7518
http://www.ireneworthamcenter.org/
Pograms for adults with developmental disabilities that promote optimal levels of independence and offer socialization and interaction on an individual and group level
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EDUCATION
A-B Tech Community College
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801
828-254-1921
www.abtech.edu
Academic and continuing education programs; free tuition for those age 65 and over
Buncombe County Public Libraries
67 Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-250-4700
www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library
Free continuing education programs, including basic computer training
Black Mountain Library
105 N. Dougherty St.
Black Mountain, NC 28711
828-250-4756
https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/Locations_BlackMtn.aspx
East Asheville Library
902 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
828-250-4738
https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/Locations_East.aspx
Enka-Candler Library
1404 Sandhill Road
Candler, NC 28715
828-250-4758
https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/Locations_EnkaCandler.aspx
Fairview Library
1 Taylor Road
Fairview, NC 28730
828-250-6484
https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/Locations_Fairview.aspx
Leicester Library
1562 Alexander Road
Leicester, NC 28748
https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/Locations_Leicester.aspx
North Asheville Library
1030 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
828-250-4752
https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/Locations_Leicester.aspx
Oakley/South Asheville Library
749 Fairway Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828-250-6488
https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/Locations_Oakley.aspx
Skyland Buncombe Library
260 Overlook Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828-250-6488
https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/Locations_Skyland.aspx
Swannaoa Library
101 West Charleston Street
Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-250-6486
https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/Locations_Swannanoa.aspx
Weaverville Library
41 North Main Street
Weaverville, NC 28787
828-250-6482
https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/Locations_Weaverville.aspx
West Asheville Library
942 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
828-250-4750
https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/Locations_West.aspx
Memory Care
www.memorycare.org
828-771-2219
Eldercare Resource Center
Education materials on aging issues, dementia, and caregiving
OLLI at UNC Asheville
1 Campus View Road
Asheville, NC 28804
828-251-6140
www.olliasheville.com
Reuter Center at UNCA provides education and training for individuals age 50 and over
NC Cooperative Extension
94 Coxe Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
828-255-5522
www.buncombe.ces.ncsu.edu
Education on aging and other issues
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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
American Red Cross
100 Edgewood Road
Asheville, NC 28804
828-258-3888
www.redcrosswnc.org
Disaster relief, Vial of Life program
Crisis Ministries
828-259-5300
Hominy Valley (Candler)
828-670-1221
North Buncombe Samaritan Ministries
(Weaverville)
828-645-6141
www.abccm.org
Crisis Assistance – food, clothing, household, rent, fuel and utilities
Buncombe County Health and Human Service
35 Woodfin Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-250-5500
www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/dss
Crisis intervention, utilities assistance, Project Share
Eblen Charities
92 Westgate Parkway
Asheville, NC 28806
828-255-3066
www.eblencharities.org
Assistance with food, rent, utilities, medication, and medical supplies
Hearts with Hands
828-667-1912
www.heartswithhands.org
Food pantry, vouchers for Goodwill with report of fire or flood
Salvation Army
828-253-4723
www.uss.salvationarmy.org
Assistance with food, rent, utilities, and transportation
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EMPLOYMENT
Mountain Area Joblink Career Center
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801
828-250-4761
https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/administration/human-resources/job-openings.aspx?hpfeaturedlink
Job listings, job placement, career information and guidance, labor market information, career assessments, workshops and on-the-job training
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HOSPICE, PALLIATIVE AND END OF LIFE
CarePartners Hospice and Palliative Care
PO Box 25338
Asheville, NC 25338
828-277-4800
www.carepartners.org
The Homestead at MedWest
127 Sunset Ridge Road
Clyde, NC 28721
828-452-8811
Four Seasons: Compassion for Life
571 South Allen Road
Flat Rock, NC 28731
828-692-6178
Hospice of McDowell County, Inc.
575 Airport Road
Marion, NC 28752
828-652-1318
LifeShare of the Carolinas
828-665-0107
www.lifesharecarolinas.org
Organ and tissue transplant information and services
NC Advance Health Care Directive Registry
(919) 807-2167
www.secretary.state.nc.us/ahcdr
Pisgah Legal Services
62 Charlotte Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-253-0406
www.pisgahlegal.org
Elder Law Project; no cost legal assistance with living wills, advanced directives, and end- of-life planning for low-income seniors
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FINANCIAL PLANNING AND MONEY MANAGEMENT
AnnualCreditReport.com
(877) 322-8228
www.annualcreditreport.com
Provides one free credit report annually from each of the national consumer reporting agencies.
Credit Bureaus
Identity theft concerns and credit reports:
Equifax
(800) 525-6285
www.equifax.com
Experian
(888) 397-3742
www.experian.com
Trans Union
(800) 680-7289
www.transunion.com
Daily Money Management
828-299-8707
www.dailymoneymanagement.net
In-home assistance with private paperwork, bill paying and more
NAACP
91 Patton Anveue
Asheville, NC 28801
828-281-3066
www.naacp.org
No cost credit check in collaboration with OnTrack Financial Education and Counseling
OnTrack Financial Education and Counseling
50 South French Broad Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
828-255-5166
www.ontrackwnc.org
Budget and money management, financial education, retirement planning, reverse mortgage assistance, foreclosure prevention, and debt management; low or no cost services
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FOOD PANTRIES
Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministries (ABCCM)
30 Cumberland Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
www.abccm.org
Crisis Ministries (Cumberland Ave)
828-259-5300
Monday-Friday 8:30 - 4:30 for Asheville residents
Hominy Valley (Candler)
828-670-1221
Monday-Friday 9:00 - 1:00 for West Buncombe residents
South (Arden)
828-684-3872
Monday-Friday 9:00 - 1:00 for South Buncombe residents
Biltmore Church of Christ
823 Fairview Street
Asheville, NC 28803
828-274-2829
www.biltmorecofc.org
Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00
Calvary Chapel of Asheville
900 West Chapel Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828-277-7703
www.calvarychapelasheville.org
Wednesday 12:00 - 1:30
Catholic Social Services
50 Orange Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-255-0146
www.cssnc.org
Monday-Friday 9:00 - 5:00
Children First Family Resource Center
37 Brickyard Road
Asheville, NC 28806
828-252-4810
www.childrenfirstbc.org/efrc.htm
Monday-Thursday 9:00 – 4:00 and Friday 9:00 - 1:00
Family of Faith Fellowship
212 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
828-684-2158
www.familyfaithfellowship.org
Monday-Thursday 10:00 – 2:30 for Buncombe County residents
Foster Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church
375 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828-274-2014
www.fosterchurch.com
Tuesday 9:00 – 11:30 for Buncombe County residents; hot breakfast available
Hearts With Hands
450 Aiken Road
Asheville, NC 28806
828-667-1912
www.heartswithhands.org
Wednesday-Thursday 10:00 – 4:00 for Buncombe County residents
Loving Food Resources
123 Kenilworth Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828-255-9282
www.lovingfood.org
Saturday 11:00 – 2:00 for persons living with HIV/AIDS or receiving hospice home care
Salvation Army
828-253-4723
www.salvationarmy.org
Hours vary; for Buncombe County residents
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FOOT CARE
CarePartners Health Services Orthotics & Prosthetics
68 Sweeten Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828-254-3392
www.carepartners.org
Full-service orthotics and prosthetics
ET Consultant Services
828-645-6585
Affordable in-home foot care by certified nurse specialists
Skyland Prosthetics and Orthotics
3845 Henderson Road
Asheville, NC 28732
828-684-1644
www.skylandprosthetics.net
Corrective and diabetic footwear, plus artificial limbs, braces, mastectomy garments
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HEALTH CARE: SUBSIDIZED CARE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICS
Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM)
30 Cumberland Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
828-259-5339
www.abccm.org/medical-center.html
Medical and dental care for the uninsured
Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC)
121 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
www.mahec.net
Comprehensive health care centers accepting Medicaid and private insurance
Cane Creek Family Health Center (Fletcher)
1542 Cane Creek Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
828-628-8250
Family Health Center
1542 Cane Creek Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
828-257-4730
Women’s Health Services
1542 Cane Creek Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
828-254-5126
Project Access
304 Summit Street
Asheville, NC 28803
828-274-6989
www.bcmsonline.org/pa/pp
Comprehensive medical care for low income, uninsured Buncombe County residents
Veteran’s Administration Medical Center
1100 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
828-298-7911
www.asheville.va.gov
Comprehensive medical services for veterans
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HEALTH CARE: URGENT CARE CENTERS
NextCare Urgent Care
136 Mimosa Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
828-281-8131
www.nextcare.com
Walk-in injury care
Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care
www.urgentcares.org
Neighborhood medical centers specializing in the evaluation and treatment of non-life- threatening injuries and illnesses
Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care - Arden
www.urgentcares.org
Neighborhood medical centers specializing in the evaluation and treatment of non-life- threatening injuries and illnesses
Arden (Airport Road)
828-651-0098
Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care – South Asheville
www.urgentcares.org
1833 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC
828-274-1462
Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care - Weaverville
www.urgentcares.org
155 Weaver Boulevard
Weaverville, NC
828-645-5088
Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care – West Asheville
www.urgentcares.org
1201 Patton Avenue
Asheville, NC
828-252-4878
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HEARING SERVICES
Asheville Audiology
900 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC
828-761-1549
CarePartners Health Services
828-274-6179
www.carepartners.org
Assessments, rehabilitation, vestibular therapy (in the outpatient center)
Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
828-665-8733 TDD/TTY 665-8737
www.dsdhh.dhhs.state.nc.us
Provides no- or low-cost hearing aids, amplified phones, and other telecommunication equipment for qualifying individuals
TDD/TTY Long Distance Operator
(800) 855-1155
24-hour services for the hearing impaired
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HEART / CARDIOVASCULAR
Asheville Cardiology Associates
5 Vanderbilt Park Drive
Asheville, NC 28803
828-274-6000
http://www.mission-health.org/content/asheville-cardiology-associates-asheville
Asheville Cardiology Associates
89 Park Drive, Suite C
Brevard, NC 28712
828-833-2131
http://www.mission-health.org/content/asheville-cardiology-associates-brevard
Asheville Cardiology Associates
55 Medical Park Drive, Suite 108
Franklin, N 28734
828-349-6611
http://www.mission-health.org/content/asheville-cardiology-associates-franklin
Asheville Cardiology Associates
128 Dr. Henry Norris Drive
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
828-286-3479
http://www.mission-health.org/content/asheville-cardiology-associates-rutherfordton
Asheville Cardiology Associates
80 Healthcare Drive, Suite 201
Sylva, NC 28779
828-586-7451
www.mission-health.org/
HeartLife
212 Thompson Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792-2806
(828)698-4694
HeartPATH Cardiac Rehabilitation
5 Vanderbilt Park Drive, Suite 301
Asheville, NC 28803
828-213-7000
www.mission-health.org/
HeartPATH Support Group
828-213-7542
Patients and caregivers of anyone with congestive heart failure
The McDowell Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
P O Box 730
Marion, NC 28752
(828)659-5401
Park Ridge Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program
P O Box 1569
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828)681-2713
Transylvania Regional Hospital Cardiac Rehab.
P O Box 1116
Brevard, NC 28712
(828)883-5322
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HOME REPAIRS, IMPROVEMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS
American Red Cross
100 Edgewood Road
Asheville, NC 28804
828-258-3888
www.redcross.org
Smoke detector program for low-income and elderly individuals
Asheville Fire Department
100 Court Plaza
Asheville, NC 28801
828-259-5640
www.ashevillenc.gov/departments/fire/
Smoke detector program for low-income, disabled and elderly individuals
Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc.
46 Sheffield Circle
Asheville, NC 28803
828-277-8288
www.coabc.org
Mountain Housing Opportunities
64 Clingman Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
828-254-4030
www.mtnhousing.org
Home repair and rehabilitation for those who meet income guidelines
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HOMELESS SHELTERS
Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministries (ABCCM)
30 Cumberland Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
828-259-5300
www.abccm.org/medical-center
A Vet’s Place
828-259-5333
www.abccm.org/vets-place
Transitional housing for male veterans, focusing on financial, housing, medical, mental health, self-determination, spiritual, and substance abuse wellness
Women and Children’s Shelter
828-259-5365
www.abccm.org/women-and-children-shelter
Shelter for women (including veterans) and children; provides skill building and steps towards reintegration
Homeward Bound
19 North Ann Street
Asheville, NC 28801
www.hbofa.org
Room in the Inn
828-258-2695
Crisis shelter for women, offering food and lodging for 90 days
Western Carolina Rescue Ministries
828-254-0471
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HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
CarePartners Hospice and Palliative Care
21 Belvedere Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828-255-0231
Four Seasons
828-692-6178
www.fourseasonsscfl.org
Holistic hospice and palliative care; research; Elizabeth House; bereavement services; other community services.
Four Seasons: Compassion for Life
571 South Allen Road
Flat Rock, NC 28731
828-692-6178
Four Seasons: Compassion for Life
581 South Allen Road
Flat Rock, NC 28731
828-692-6178
The Homestead at MedWest
127 Sunset Ridge Road
Clyde, NC 28721
828-452-8811
Hospice of McDowell County, Inc.
575 Airport Road
Marion, NC 28752
828-652-1318
U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs
11 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 2805
828-298-7911
www.asheville.va.gov
Hospice services for veterans
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Mission Health System (Network Locations)
428 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
828-213-4655
www.missionhospitals.org
Angel Medical Center
http://www.mission-health.org/content/angel-medical-center
120 Riverview Street
Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-8411
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Asheville Family Medicine
41 Oakland Road, Suite 300
Asheville, NC 28801
828-252-8885
http://www.mission-health.org/content/asheville-family-medicine
Asheville Hospitalist Group
509 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
877-647-7466
www.mission-health.org/
Asheville Hospitalist Group – McDowell Division
430 Rankin Drive
Marion, NC 28752
828-659-5000
http://www.mission-health.org/
Asheville Surgery Center
5 Medical Park Drive
Asheville, NC 28803
828-213-0740
www.mission-health.org/
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
125 Hospital Drive
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
828-765-4201
http://www.mission-health.org/content/blue-ridge-regional-hospitlal
Family Medicine – Glenwood
5623 Hwy 221 South
Marion, NC 28752
929-659-9000
http://www.mission-health.org/content/family-medicine-glenwood
Family Medicine – Nebo
339 Nebo School Road
Nebo, NC 28761
828-652-6326
http://www.mission-health.org/content/family-medicine-nebo
Haywood Family Medicine
490 Hospital Drive
Clyde, NC 28721
828-456-9006
http://www.mission-health.org/content/haywood-family-medicine
Integrative Healthcare
21 Hospital Drive, 2nd Floor
Asheville, NC 28801
828-213-1042
http://www.mission-health.org/content/integrative-healthcare
McDowell Hospital
430 Rankin Drive
Marion, NC 28752
828-659-5000
http://www.mission-health.org/content/mcdowell-hospital
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Mission Hospital – Memorial Campus
509 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
828-213-1111
http://www.mission-health.org/content/mission-hospital-memorial-campus
Mission Hospital – St. Joseph Campus
428 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
828-213-1111
http://www.mission-health.org/content/mission-hospital-memorial-campus
Mission My Care Plus
1388 Sand Hill Road
Candler, NC 28751
828-213-5335
http://www.mission-health.org/content/mission-my-care-plus
Mission My Care Plus
91 Mt. Carmel Road
Asheville, NC 28806
828-253-3717
http://www.mission-health.org/content/mission-my-care-plus-leicester
Mission Neurology
509 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
828-213-1439
http://www.mission-health.org/content/mission-neurology
Mission Neurology – Outpatient Services
890 Hendersonville Road, Suite 200
Asheville, NC 28803
828-213-9350
http://www.mission-health.org/content/mission-neurology
Outpatient Care Center – Clyde
490 Hospital Drive
Clyde, NC 28721
828-454-6096
www.mission-health.org/
Transylvania Regional Hospital
260 Hospital Drive
Brevard, NC 28712
828-884-9111
http://www.mission-health.org/content/transylvania-regional-hospital
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INSURANCE
Buncombe County Health and Human Services
40 Coxe Avenue
Asheville, NC 28803
828-250-5500
www.buncombecounty.org
Medicaid and MQB program (limited assistance to pay Medicare Part B premium)
Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc.
46 Sheffield Circle
Asheville, NC 28803
828-277-8288
www.coabc.org
NC Western Regional Office
828-251-6483
NC Department of Insurance, insurance rating services
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
(800) 443-9354
www.ncshiip.com
Toll-free hotline, information on Medicare, supplemental insurance, long-term care insurance and more
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LEGAL
AARP Legal Services Network
(866) 330-0753
www.aarplsn.com
Attorneys - Elder Law Issues
*Certified by National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Alleman Law Firm – Cynthia Alleman
75 Church Street
Asheville, NC 28801
www.allemanlawfirm.com
828-253-6092
Andrew Atherton
828-255-7641
Jan Baliles
828-255-8891
Biggers and Associates
79 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
828-258-0576
Wendy Craig
207 East State Street
Black Mountain, NC 28711
828-669-0799
www.wncelderlaw.com
Susan Dotson-Smith
959 Merrimon Avenue, Bldg 8101
Asheville, NC 28804
828-350-8595
Victor Garlock
1 Botany Drive
Asheville, NC 28805
828-299-8707
Hart Law Group
93 Church Street
Asheville, NC 28804
828-271-4278
www.thehartlawgroup.com
Larry Hartley
77 Central Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
828-258-0994
www.strausslaw.com
Strauss & Associates
104 North Washington Street
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-696-1811
www.strausslaw.com
Karriker Law Group
Asheville, NC 28801
828-252-0127
Buncombe County Health and Human Services
www.buncombecounty.org
Adult Protective Services
828-250-5800
Investigates abuse, neglect and exploitation of disabled and/or older adults; call 24/7 to make a report
Legal Aid of NC
547 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
828-236-1080
www.legalaidnc.org
Disability, SSI, Medicare appeals for low-income individuals
NC Court System
www.nccourts.org
Estates and Probate Division
828-232-2696
Forms and information
Guardianships – Private
828-232-2696
Supervision of healthcare and/or finances
Pisgah Legal Services
62 Charlotte Street
Asheville,NC 28801
828-253-0406
www.pisgahlegal.org
Help with basic needs of housing, disability, SSI, Medicare, and elder law
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LEISURE
Active Options for Older Adults
828-251-6622
www.activeoptions.org
Online database including physical activity programs open to older adults; includes a wide variety of activities such as golf, gardening, yoga, walking and hiking groups, dancing, martial arts, aerobics, Tai Chi, and Qigong
Asheville Parks and Recreation
PO Box 7148
70 Court Plaza
Asheville, NC 28802
828-259-5800
www.ashevillenc.gov/departments/parks/
Center for Adult Lifelong Learning
310 Gaither Circle
Montreat, NC 28757
828-669-8011
www.montreat.edu/academics/mccall
Classes for seniors (Montreat)
OLLI at UNC Asheville
1 University Heights
Asheville, NC 28804
828-251-6140
www.olliasheville.com
Special interest groups, activities, travel
Recreation Centers
Offering activities and programs for people of all ages, including seniors
Burton Street Center (West Asheville)
134 Burton Street
Asheville, NC 28806
828-254-1942
East Asheville Center
906 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
828-251-4041
Harvest House (Kenilworth)
205 Kenilworth Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828-350-2051
Lakeview Senior Center (Black Mountain)
1 Rhododendron Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
828-669-8610
Murphy-Oakley House (Oakley)
828-251-4042
North Asheville Center
37 East Larchmont Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
828-350-2051
Reid Center (Downtown Asheville)
133 Livingston Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-350-2048
Senior Opportunity Center
828-350-2062
Shiloh Center (South Asheville)
121 Shilo Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828-274-7739
Spring Mountain Center (Fairview)
828-628-3369
West Asheville Community Center
828-251-4031
YMCA (Downtown Asheville)
30 Woodfin Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-210-9622
Reuter Family YMCA (South Buncombe)
3 Town Square Blvd
Asheville, NC 28803
828-651-9622
www.ymcawnc.org
Exercise, fitness programs; scholarships available
YWCA
828-254-7206
www.ywcaofasheville.org
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LONG-TERM CARE
Buncombe County Health and Human Services
828-250-5700
www.buncombecounty.org
Assistance in finding and paying for long-term care facilities
Land-of-Sky Regional Council
339 New Leicester Hwy, Suite 140
Asheville, NC 28806
828-251-6622
NC Division of Health Service Regulation
www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dhsr
Oversees licensure and ensures safe and appropriate client care for:
adult care..........................(919) 855-3765
in-home care.....................(919) 855-4620
nursing home....................(919) 855-4520
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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Advanced Home Care
828-285-0239
www.advhomecare.org
Home infusion, respiratory service and medical equipment
Aeroflow Health Care
3165 Sweeten Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828-277-1400
www.aeroflowinc.com
Home respiratory, mobility equipment and service
Apria Healthcare
141 Glenn Bridge Road
Asheville, NC 28704
828-684-9981
Coram Healthcare
30 Garfield Street
Asheville, NC 28803
828-258-1150
www.coramhc.com
Home infusion services
The HME Store
(877) 740-2277
www.caremedinc.com
Home medical equipment, supplies and service
Lincare Pediatric Specialists
828-258-3613
Home equipment, supplies, oxygen and service for adults and children
National Seating & Mobility
65 Shiloh Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828-277-2577
www.nsm-seating.com
Wheelchairs, scooters, lifts, home medical equipment
Mountain Respiratory Service, Inc.
23 Hamilton Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-253-2805
www.mountainrespiratoryserviceinc.com
Infusion and respiratory services
Mountain Respiratory Service
903 Fleming Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
828-693-3745
Park Ridge Home Medical Equipment
1 PJ’s Place
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-651-4992
United Medical Supplies
72A Hazel Mill Road
Asheville, NC 28806
828-252-9999
Respiratory service and home medical supplies
United Medical Services
10 National Avenue
Fletcher, NC 28732
United Medical Services
576 Upward Road # 7
Flat Rock, NC 28731
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MEDICATION ASSISTANCE
Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministries (ABCCM)
30 Cumberland Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
www.abccm.org
Main Office
828-259-5300
Assistance with paying for prescriptions
Medical Clinic
828-259-5339
Assistance for uninsured (no Medicaid, no Medicare)
Buncombe County Health and Human Services
40 Coxe Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
828-250-5500
www.buncombecounty.org
Assistance with prescriptions, including Medicaid
Buncombe County Department of Health
40 Coxe Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
828-250-5000
www.buncombecounty.org
Assistance for low-income patients of the Health Center
Eblen Charities
92 Westgate Parkway
Asheville, NC 28806
828-255-3066
www.eblencharities.org
Assistance with medications and medical supplies
Project Access
304 Summit Street
Asheville, NC 28803
828-274-6989
www.projectaccessonline.org
Physician volunteer program for people with no insurance
Salvation Army
828-253-4723
Limited emergency assistance with prescriptions for low income individuals
Veteran’s Administration Medical Center
1100 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
828-298-7911
www.asheville.va.gov
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MENTAL HEALTH
All Souls Counseling Center
35 Arlington Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-259-3369
http://allsoulscounseling.org/
Licensed therapists for uninsured and underinsured individuals
Catholic Social Services
50 Orange Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-255-0146
Counseling on a sliding fee basis available in English and Spanish
Mission Hospitals
509 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
828-213-4055
www.missionhospitals.org
Copestone (in-patient treatment)
Park Ridge Health
828-681-2282
www.parkridgehealth.org
Geropsychiatric in-patient treatment
Western Highlands Network
356 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
828-225-2800
www.westernhighlands.org
Referral service for community mental health services
WNC Community Health Services Ridgelawn Clinic
PO Box 338
Asheville, NC 28802
828-285-0622
Community health clinic providing no or low cost mental health and health services
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NURSING HOMES – BUNCOMBE COUNTY
Asheville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
(828)255-0076
91 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801-4491
http://www.healthtiquegroup.com/Asheville.html
Aston Park Health Care Center Inc
(828)253-4437
380 Brevard Road
Asheville, NC 28806-2945
http://astonparkhcc.org/
Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation/Weaverville
(828)645-4297 78
Weaver Boulevard
Weaverville, NC 28787
http://www.savaseniorcare.com/
Brooks-Howell Home
(828)253-6712
266 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801-1218
http://www.brooks-howell.org/
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Inc
(828)274-1531
1617 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803-3199
www.deerfieldwnc.org
Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center
(828)645-6619
25 Reynolds Mountain Boulevard
Asheville, NC 28804-1270
Flesher's Fairview Health Care Center Inc
(828)628-2800 3016
Cane Creek Road; P O Drawer 1160
Fairview, NC 28730-1160
www.fleshers.net
Givens Health Center
(828)771-2900
2360 Sweeten Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28803-2030
http://www.givensestates.org/
Golden Living Center
877-823-8375
500 Beaverdam Road
Asheville NC 28804
www.goldenlivingcenters.com
Highland Farms
828-669-6473
200 Tabernacle Road
Black Mountain NC 28711
www.highlandfarms.com
Mission Rehabilitation and Fitness Center
534 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
828-213-0850
www.mission-health.org/
Mission Rehabilitation – North Satellite Clinic
151 Weaver Blve, Weaverville Plaza
Weaverville, NC 28787
828-645-6925
www.mission-health.org/
Mission Rehabilitation – South Satellite Clinic
200 Racquet Club Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828-213-0850
www.mission-health.org/
Mountain Ridge Wellness Center
828-669-9991
611 Old US Hwy 70 East
Black Mountain NC 28711
www.mtnrhr.com
NC State Veterans Home-Black Mountain
(828)257-6800
62 Lake Eden Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Pisgah Manor Health Care Center
(828)667-9851
95 Holcombe Cove Road
Candler, NC 28715
www.pisgahvalley.org
StoneCreek Health and Rehabilitation
(828)252-0099
455 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801-4892
http://www.sanstonehealth.com/stonecreek
The Laurels of GreenTree Ridge
(828)274-7646
70 Sweeten Creek Road
Asheville NC 28803
www.laurelsofgreentreeridge.com
The Laurels of Summit Ridge
(828)299-1110
100 Riceville Road
Asheville, NC 28805
www.laurelsofsummitridge.com
The Oaks at Sweeten Creek
(828)681-0904
3864 Sweeten Creek Road
Arden, NC 28704
www.oaksatsweetencreek.com
Western North Carolina Baptist Home
(828)254-9675
213 Richmond Hill Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
www.brh.org
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NURSING HOMES - HAYWOOD COUNTY
Autumn Care of Waynesville
360 Old Balsam Road
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828)456-7381
www.autmncorp.com
Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation/Waynesville
(828)452-3154
516 Wall Street
Waynesville, NC 28786-3861
Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation
(828)926-4326
75 Fisher Loop
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
http://www.healthtiquegroup.com/Maggie-Valley.html
Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center
1349 Crabtree Road
Waynesville, NC 28785
http://web.haywood-nc.com/Health-Care-Services/Smoky-Mountain-Health-Rehabilitation-Center-1062
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NURSING HOMES - HENDERSON COUNTY
Beystone Health & Rehabilitation
(828)454-9260
80 Brownsberger Circle
Fletcher, NC 28732
http://www.sanstonehealth.com/beystone
Carolina Village
600 Carolina Village Road Suite Z
Hendersonville, NC 28792-2889
www.carolinavillage.com
Golden LivingCenter
(828)693-9796
1510 Hebron Street
Hendersonville, NC 28739-4752
www.goldenlivingcenters.com
Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation
104 College Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
http://www.sanstonehealth.com/hendersonville/contact
Life Care Center of Hendersonville
(828)882-9771
400 Thompson Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
www.lcca.com
Mountain Home Health and Rehab
828-693-5849
200 Heritage Way
Hendersonville, NC 28791
The Laurels of Hendersonville
290 Clear Creek Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792-2438
www.laurelsofhendersonville.com
Universal Health Care/Fletcher
828-654-9060
86 Old Airport Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
www.univhealthcare.com
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NURSING HOMES – McDOWELL COUNTY
Autumn Care of Marion
828-652-6701
PO Box 339
Marion, NC 28752
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NURSING HOMES - TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation/Brevard
(828)884-2031
115 N. Country Club Road
Brevard, NC 28712
www.savaseniorcare.com
The Oaks of Brevard
(828)877-4020
300 Morris Road; P O Box 1156
Brevard, NC 28712
http://www.pruitthealth.com
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PHYSICAL THERAPY AND REHABILITATION
CarePartners Health Services
828-274-6179 Outpatient Rehabilitation
828-274-2400 Rehabilitation Hospital
68 Sweeten Creek Road
Asheville, NC28803
https://missionhealth.org/services-treatments/rehabilitation/
Mission Hospitals
www.missionhospitals.org
828-213-0850 Outpatient Rehabilitation
Mountain Physical Therapy
90 Southside Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
828-254-3525
YWCA
828-254-7206
www.ywcaofasheville.org
Aquatic exercise, physical therapy and arthritis classes
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SAFETY
ADT Companion Service
200 Ridgefield Court
Asheville, NC 28803
828-670-4683
Personal emergency response system; setup and monthly fee
Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return Program
31 College Place
Asheville, NC 28801
828-254-7363
www.alz.org/safereturn
ID bracelets and iron-on clothing labels for people with dementia; enrollment fee
American Red Cross
100 Edgewood Road
Asheville, NC 28804
828-258-3888
www.redcrosswnc.org
Health and safety services, smoke detector program, Vial-of-Life Project (plastic vial for emergency telephone numbers)
Asheville Police Department
828-259-5940
www.ashevillenc.gov/departments/police/
Older Adult Victims Services providing information, counseling, referrals, court and medical escort
Buncombe County Senior Citizens Reassurance Program
828-250-4492
www.buncombecounty.org
Daily wellness calls placed to seniors by Sheriff Department staff
Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc.
828-277-8288
46 Sheffield Circle
Asheville, NC 28803
www.coabc.org
No-cost 911 cell phones for at-risk individuals age 60 and over
Direct Link
828-694-0000
311 White Street
Hendersonville, NC 28739
www.hendersonvillehomecare.com
Personal emergency response system; setup and monthly fee
Helpmate
PO Box 2263
Asheville, NC 28802
828-254-0516
www.helpmateonline.org
Counseling and shelter for those affected by domestic violence
Lifeline
828-213-4881
Personal emergency response system; set up and monthly fee
NC Cooperative Extension
828-255-5522
www.ces.ncsu.edu
Aging education on home modifications
NC Silver Alert Program
(800) 522-5437
www.nccrimecontrol.org
Alerts and disseminates descriptive information about missing seniors with dementia or other cognitive impairments; through the NC Department of Crime Control
Our VOICE
828-252-0562
www.ourvoicenc.org
Counseling, advocacy and education for those affected by sexual assault and abuse; includes 24/7 crisis line at 255-7576.
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Harvest House
828-350-2051
205 Kenilworth Road
Asheville 28805
Lakeview Senior Center
828-669-8610
401 South Laurel Circle Dr.
Black Mountain 28711
www.lakeviewseniorliving.com
Senior Opportunity Center
828-350-2062
36 Grove Street
Asheville 28801
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SOCIAL SECURITY
Pisgah Legal Services
828-253-0406
62 Charlotte Street
Asheville, NC 28801
www.pisgahlegal.org
Social Security Disability income assistance
Social Security (Buncombe County)
(866) 572-8361
Social Security (National)
(800) 772-1213
www.socialsecurity.gov
Cash benefits for older and disabled adults; supplemental security income; Prescription drug assistance for Medicare recipients
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SUPPORT GROUPS
Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter
828-254-7363
31 College Place
Asheville, NC 28801
www.alz.org/northcarolina
Support groups for caregivers meeting regularly around the county
Caring for Aging Parents Education and Support Program (C.A.P.E.S.)
828-277-8288
www.coabc.org
Meets at the Wellness Resource Center at Mission Hospital the third Monday of every month; a collaboration between Mission Hospital and the Council on Aging
Jewish Family Services of WNC
828-253-2900
www.jfswnc.org
Monthly caregiver support group facilitated by a social worker; open to all ethnicities and faiths
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TRANSPORTATION
AARP Driver Safety Program
828-298-6600
www.aarp.org/home-arden/transportation/driver_safety
Defensive driving for seniors; insurance discount; additional brief training available online
Arc Angel Transportation Service
1532 Haywood Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791
828-696-0515
Asheville Transit System
828-253-5691
www.ashevillenc.gov/departments/transit/
Buncombe County Health and Human Services
828-250-5863
www.buncombecounty.org
David’s Transportation
43 Evelake Drive
Asheville, NC 28803
828-505-1394
www.cessarfamilyservices.com
Transportation to medical appointments, airport, church, and casino; medication and grocery delivery
Driving Miss Daisy Home
367 Dellwood Road Suite A3
Waynesville, NC 28786
828-456-6600
Medical Emergency Ambulance
828-684-0287
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VISION SERVICES
Asheville Lions Eye Clinic
828-665-2982
Free screenings for glaucoma, diabetes and vision; assistance with eyeglasses and eye exams
Buncombe County Health and Human Services
828-250-5657
www.buncombecounty.org
Services for the Blind; assistance with accessing low vision equipment including glasses and large print items
Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc.
828-277-8288
www.coabc.org
Assistance with accessing programs that provide low or no-cost glasses; low income seniors age 60 and over
Mission Hospitals Low Vision Center
828-213-4370
www.missionhospitals.org
Vision evaluation, assistance with vision equipment, support group, information and referral, instruction in independent living skills, occupational therapy for vision loss caused by stroke or brain injury
Services for the Blind
828-251-6732
www.ncdhhs.gov
Rehabilitation and independent living services
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WHEELCHAIRS / WHEELCHAIR SERVICES
Miracle On Wheels
(800) 749-8778
Power wheelchairs and scooters
Mobility Concepts
828-277-2577
http://npino.com/medical-supplies/1164498085-mobility-concepts-inc/
Wheelchair, transportation and ambulance services
Veteran’s Administration Medical Center
828-298-7911
www.asheville.va.gov
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Serving Asheville, Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Waynesville, and the Surrounding Areas
Visiting Angels ASHEVILLE, NC
24 Sardis Rd #H-IAsheville, NC 28806
Phone: 828-665-3944
Fax: 866-305-3446