Welcome to Aston Park Health Care Center Inc.
Skilled & Dedicated Staff
As a Nonprofit Nursing Facility, Aston Park Health Care Center Inc. specializes in physical rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and skilled nursing care. Our administration and skilled staff are dedicated to promoting health and advancing growth for residents admitted to this facility, the personnel on our staff, and all the people in our community directly and indirectly.
We Respect & Have Compassion for Your Loved Ones
We believe in the dignity of the human person, recognizing that each person has physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs and rights that must be respected. This respect is reflected in the tireless efforts of this institution to serve and preserve life and to prepare for its termination when death is inevitable through spiritual support, understanding, and empathy.
Admission to our facility will be based on the need for the type of care provided, the environment most appropriate for the resident, and the availability of accommodations.
Our Core Values
Compassion—Compassion is the foundation of our ministry. To be compassionate is to recognize the hurt or unhappiness of another and act to change it. Our employees work compassionately to improve the lives of all they serve.
Faith — Many employees choose to work here because the desire to serve is intrinsic to their faith; they feel called to love and serve. Our employees strive to be content and joyful in their work and to create an atmosphere of support and forgiveness.
Integrity—Our employees work responsibly, honestly, and transparently. Honesty is expected at all levels of the organization. We promote a just culture where employees feel comfortable voicing concerns, seeking help, or admitting failures.
Respect — Our facility strives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and differences are accepted and enjoyed. Our employees embrace the gifts of all and recognize the worth of each person.
Excellence—Any job worth doing is worth doing well. Our employees strive for excellence and encourage it in others. They seek out opportunities for personal growth and development and encourage others to do the same.
Collaboration –Bringing together the skills and knowledge of many individuals broadens perspective and improves decision-making. Collaboration fosters trust and cooperation while enriching the workplace and the entire organization.
Justice — God calls us to “Do Justice” to be in the right relationship with God and each other. Every person should live free of bias, favoritism, and discrimination. Our people will work to create a just culture throughout the organization and in all the communities we serve.
Our History
Aston Park Health Care Center Inc. grew out of Aston Park Hospital. Aston Park Hospital was located on the northwest corner of Aston Street and South French Broad Street in Asheville, North Carolina. Asheville Children’s Medical Center now occupies the building. The Hospital was opened in 1927 as the “French Broad Hospital” and renamed in the 1940s to Aston Park Hospital. It had a grand sum of 45 beds in its heyday. Aston Street (formerly Willow Street) was renamed in the ’40s for “Judge” (honorary) Edward J. Aston, an early Asheville insurance man who was a one-man chamber of commerce for Asheville (i.e., he was responsible for encouraging George W. Pack to move to Asheville). “Judge” Aston was twice Mayor of Asheville.
In 1967, there was a Tri-hospital Drive to raise money for Mission Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Aston Park Hospital. This drive was the culmination of a Buncombe County Planning Council, which recommended (among other things) that Aston Park build a 100-bed nursing home. In the ’80, it became clear that the amount needed to ensure accreditation of the Aston Park Hospital building was excessive, and the acute care beds were given to Memorial Mission Hospital. Aston Park’s share of the Tri-hospital Drive was used to build a 120-bed nursing facility, Aston Park Health Care Center Inc.
Aston Park Health Care Center Inc. has since added 19 Adult Care Home beds, which made possible the addition of the 32-bed Alzheimer’s/Dementia Special Care Unit in 2003. The rest of the facility is made up of an 18-bed short-term rehabilitation unit, with the remaining beds certified for skilled nursing care. The organization has maintained its nonprofit status and endeavors to service the needs of our senior community.
At Aston Park Health Care Center Inc., we strive to provide compassionate, quality care to all our residents. If you're looking for a caring and experienced team to help you or your loved one with memory care, assisted living, skilled nursing care, or short-term rehabilitation services, we're here to help. Contact us today at 828-253-4437 to learn more about our services and schedule a tour of our beautiful facility in Asheville, NC.
