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General Information

10/20/2025
266 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville
NC
28801-
Buncombe
1957
United Methodist Women
Not For Profit
Brooks-Howell is located in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. We are one-mile north of downtown Asheville but have the feeling of being tucked away. An oasis, in an urban environment.

Community amenities include:

Heated pool
Chapel that accommodates 200 people
Guest rooms
Community dining venue
Access to gym equipment
Onsite full-service beauty salon
Ornamental rose garden and community gardens
Onsite greenhouse
Walking trails
International Room featuring artifacts from 5 continents
Comprehensive library and reading room
Activity / Recreation Center
Outpatient therapy services


Brooks-Howell is owned and supported by the United Methodist Women of the United Methodist Church. We are open to:

United Methodist Deaconesses, Home Missioners and Missionaries, United Methodist Women Directors and Staff, United Methodist Church service workers who have served the church for a minimum of 10 years, United Methodist Clergy and Spouses, United Methodist Church and Community Workers, United Methodist Church World Services Personnel and Staff, GBGM Mission Personnel and Staff Volunteers in Mission Personnel, Staff Volunteers in Mission with 10 or more years of volunteer service, Members of other Mission Boards with United Methodist relationships, Mission Personnel from other denominations approved on a case-by-case basis. Others approved by referral program.

Other

Fees

Entrance Fees:
$0
$100,000
Monthly Fees:
$1,632
$2,833
Note:
- Fees listed have been provided by the community.
- All fees listed are for reference and comparison purposes only.
- Actual fees may vary from those listed.
- Fees listed are for single occupancy, additional fees may apply for a second resident.
- Please contact the facility for a more detailed list of entrance and monthly fees.

Contract and Refund Options

Contract Options:
Entrance Fee Refund Options:

Occupancy

Independent Living Units
52
52
52
100
Nursing Beds
35
20
20
57.1
Assisted Living Units
0
0
0
0
Totals
87
72
72
82.8