Brooks-Howell




266 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801Phone: 828-253-6712 Phone: 828-253-6712
Email: Brooks-Howell
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LIVE EACH DAY TO THE FULLEST BY ENGAGING IN SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, AND WELL-BEING ACTIVITIES THAT ENRICH YOUR LIFE.
We have you covered! Join us to be active in a supportive retirement community, where residents cheer each other on to have the next adventure, or you need specialized care.
Through our continuing care options and well-being services, we can meet your needs.
INDEPENDENT LIVING
Enjoy the best of both worlds in our Independent living community. Spend time with others engaged in an activity or read a book from cover to cover in the comfort of your residence – the choice is yours. At times, the gardens will beckon you outside, and we promise you will find it impossible to pass on all that Mother Nature has to offer on our campus.
We offer a variety of affordable living styles to suite your needs. NO ENTRANCE FEE!
- 24 Apartments (1 and 2 bedrooms)
- 15 Village Apartments
- 1 Cottage
- 21 Suites
LONG AND SHORT-TERM SKILLED CARE
In our Short-term Skilled Care residency, you may get help recovering from an injury, wound, accident, or other medical condition over a short period. Once healed, you will return home or to your community of loved ones. Respite care is a short-term option for families. If you join our Long-term Skilled Care residency, you will receive care for as long as needed. We offer all private rooms that overlook a view of our beautiful grounds. In addition, our low patient-to-staff ratios allow us to provide the best care.
BE SOCIAL
There is always something to do with various activities to be active and social! Some programs our residents love include crafts, music, movies, readings, book reviews, games, outings, and seasonal celebrations.
BE WELL
Feel years younger when you take advance of the well-being features on campus.
Benefit from our onsite physical, occupational, and speech therapy opportunities. Go for a swim in the therapeutic heated pool. Stay fit in the gym, join a yoga or exercise class, experience nature on our walking trails, and enjoy our ornamental rose garden. With all the options, you can do something different every day.
WORSHIP AND SERVE
Nurture and grow in your faith by joining weekly worship services in the chapel, small group Bible studies, and more.
Many of our residents have spent their lives serving a greater purpose and want to continue that calling, often becoming active in community service projects and social justice issues. You can also attend worship services off-campus at one of the many churches in our community.
EAT WELL
Memories are made around the table with those we love.
Our main dining room services as a popular spot to dine with friends and create lasting connections. With the beautiful view of our grounds, residents cherish meals together and have fun at themed events and celebrations.
Visit community website for more information.Living Choices At Brooks-Howell

Each apartment includes a living space, a kitchen, a full bathroom, and a bedroom. Several closets are available and provide storage in different areas of the apartment. The larger single apartments have a back door exiting out of the kitchen. Both apartments have windows for natural lighting in the living space and bedrooms. Residents in these units do not have washer/dryer access but there is a free resident laundry located in the apartment complex.
ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS IN APARTMENT BUILDING, 2 FLOORPLANS
Each apartment includes a living space, a kitchen, a full bathroom, and a bedroom. Several closets are available and provide storage in different areas of the apartment. The larger single apartments have a back door exiting out of the kitchen. Both apartments have windows for natural lighting in the living space and bedrooms. Residents in these units do not have washer/dryer access but there is a free resident laundry located in the apartment complex.

This apartment offers an additional bedroom that may be set up as an office space, a craft room, or a guest room. There are windows in both bedrooms as well as in the kitchen and living space. The kitchen and the living space each have a door. The bathrooms offer a full bath with bathtub and shower. There is ample closet space in each bedroom to be used for storage. Residents in these units do not have washer/dryer access but there is a free resident laundry located in the apartment complex.
TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS IN APARTMENT BUILDING
This apartment offers an additional bedroom that may be set up as an office space, a craft room, or a guest room. There are windows in both bedrooms as well as in the kitchen and living space. The kitchen and the living space each have a door. The bathrooms offer a full bath with bathtub and shower. There is ample closet space in each bedroom to be used for storage. Residents in these units do not have washer/dryer access but there is a free resident laundry located in the apartment complex.

Located on the second floor of the main building, the suites include two large rooms that are connected by a small bathroom with shower and a kitchenette. The adjoining wall creates a separation thus giving it the feel of a suite. Due to the rooms’ size, residents often take part of their bedroom or part of the living space and create an office or craft area or include a small dining table. The bedroom has a large closet with ample storage. The kitchenette includes a refrigerator, microwave, and sink as well as a large pantry. Each room has its own heating and cooling unit and windows that slide open. Being on the second floor offers beautiful views of the mountains, tree line and grounds.
ONE BEDROOM SUITE (BETHEA BUILDING)
Located on the second floor of the main building, the suites include two large rooms that are connected by a small bathroom with shower and a kitchenette. The adjoining wall creates a separation thus giving it the feel of a suite. Due to the rooms’ size, residents often take part of their bedroom or part of the living space and create an office or craft area or include a small dining table. The bedroom has a large closet with ample storage. The kitchenette includes a refrigerator, microwave, and sink as well as a large pantry. Each room has its own heating and cooling unit and windows that slide open. Being on the second floor offers beautiful views of the mountains, tree line and grounds.

he Village is located outside the back of our main Bethea Building and is comprised of duplex homes. Each home has its own entrance with an outdoor storage closet and patio. On the interior, there is a spacious living space and kitchen area. The master bedroom has its own bath with bath/shower combination. The other bathroom can be accessed from the hallway and has a shower only. Residents often use the other room as a guest room or office space. Each bedroom, kitchen, and the living space have windows. There is a washer/dryer access point in the hall closet which also includes a shelf. Each bedroom has closet space as well. A coat closet is located just inside the entry of the front door. Residents are invited to garden the space outside their homes if they are interested in doing so.
TWO BEDROOM VILLAGE AND QUAD APARTMENTS
he Village is located outside the back of our main Bethea Building and is comprised of duplex homes. Each home has its own entrance with an outdoor storage closet and patio. On the interior, there is a spacious living space and kitchen area. The master bedroom has its own bath with bath/shower combination. The other bathroom can be accessed from the hallway and has a shower only. Residents often use the other room as a guest room or office space. Each bedroom, kitchen, and the living space have windows. There is a washer/dryer access point in the hall closet which also includes a shelf. Each bedroom has closet space as well. A coat closet is located just inside the entry of the front door. Residents are invited to garden the space outside their homes if they are interested in doing so.
LIVE EACH DAY TO THE FULLEST BY ENGAGING IN SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, AND WELL-BEING ACTIVITIES THAT ENRICH YOUR LIFE.
We have you covered! Join us to be active in a supportive retirement community, where residents cheer each other on to have the next adventure, or you need specialized care.
Through our continuing care options and well-being services, we can meet your needs.
INDEPENDENT LIVING
Enjoy the best of both worlds in our Independent living community. Spend time with others engaged in an activity or read a book from cover to cover in the comfort of your residence – the choice is yours. At times, the gardens will beckon you outside, and we promise you will find it impossible to pass on all that Mother Nature has to offer on our campus.
We offer a variety of affordable living styles to suite your needs. NO ENTRANCE FEE!
- 24 Apartments (1 and 2 bedrooms)
- 15 Village Apartments
- 1 Cottage
- 21 Suites
LONG AND SHORT-TERM SKILLED CARE
In our Short-term Skilled Care residency, you may get help recovering from an injury, wound, accident, or other medical condition over a short period. Once healed, you will return home or to your community of loved ones. Respite care is a short-term option for families. If you join our Long-term Skilled Care residency, you will receive care for as long as needed. We offer all private rooms that overlook a view of our beautiful grounds. In addition, our low patient-to-staff ratios allow us to provide the best care.
BE SOCIAL
There is always something to do with various activities to be active and social! Some programs our residents love include crafts, music, movies, readings, book reviews, games, outings, and seasonal celebrations.
BE WELL
Feel years younger when you take advance of the well-being features on campus.
Benefit from our onsite physical, occupational, and speech therapy opportunities. Go for a swim in the therapeutic heated pool. Stay fit in the gym, join a yoga or exercise class, experience nature on our walking trails, and enjoy our ornamental rose garden. With all the options, you can do something different every day.
WORSHIP AND SERVE
Nurture and grow in your faith by joining weekly worship services in the chapel, small group Bible studies, and more.
Many of our residents have spent their lives serving a greater purpose and want to continue that calling, often becoming active in community service projects and social justice issues. You can also attend worship services off-campus at one of the many churches in our community.
EAT WELL
Memories are made around the table with those we love.
Our main dining room services as a popular spot to dine with friends and create lasting connections. With the beautiful view of our grounds, residents cherish meals together and have fun at themed events and celebrations.
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