Deerfield is faith-based, nonprofit, open to all, and provides a continuum of services to empower residents to live life to the fullest. We enrich the lives of those who live and work at Deerfield and commit to be a leader in the field of aging services.
Our Mission
Deerfield is faith-based, nonprofit, open to all, and provides a continuum of services to empower residents to live life to the fullest. We enrich the lives of those who live and work at Deerfield and commit to be a leader in the field of aging services.
Our History
The Rt. Rev. George Henry, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina from 1948-1974, envisioned the creation of a caring community for seniors. His dream was realized in 1955 through a generous gift by Charles and Marjorie Timson, and the community was initially established in the Timsons’ eleven-room summer residence on 30 acres of farmland. Over a half-century later, Deerfield has grown into a prestigious, nationally-acclaimed life care community on 125 beautiful acres just south of the renowned Biltmore Estate and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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If you are interested in becoming an Independent Living, Assisted Living or Skilled Care Deerfield resident, please contact our marketing department at 828-210-4096, or complete the online form.
Historical Highlights
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1955
The Rt. Rev. George Henry, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina from 1948-1974, envisioned the creation of a caring community for seniors. His dream was realized in 1955 through a generous gift by Charles and Marjorie Timson, and the community was initially established in the Timsons’ eleven-room summer residence on 30 acres of farmland.
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1999
Planning began for a major expansion. This project, completed in March 2001, added 2 apartment buildings (Henry and Tuton Halls) and 54 cottages, a new healthcare center offering assisted living and skilled nursing care, a community center with formal and casual dining options, a library, fitness room, large community meeting room and a variety of activity rooms.
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2010
A second Deerfield Expansion was completed. The project began in June of 2008 with construction of a third apartment building adding 83 independent living apartments, 20 new assisted living apartments to Haden Hall, 14 suites in Simonds Healthcare Center, and the Riverwalk Spa.
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2014
The pre-sale process began in September and by December 31st all planned cottages and villas were reserved. Construction began in 2015 and with the completion of the expansion in 2017, there were 21 cottages and 6 villas added to the campus.
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“One of the greatest joys of living at Deerfield is the many wonderful residents and staff. The community is so open and accepting. We have many new friends with lots of different interests.”
Our Core Values
Deerfield is directed through a voluntary board of Christian leadership. In fulfilling its mission, the Board of Directors expresses its affirmation of the following:
Deerfield is committed to maintaining an attractive, comfortable, enriching and functional residential environment. We will provide for individual privacy and easy accessibility, while promoting social, cultural, and recreational opportunities.
Deerfield recognizes that aging is a distinctively personal process. We are committed to encouraging residents to maintain independence and dignity to the highest degree of their capabilities. We believe that a lifestyle based on a balance of mental, physical, and spiritual components has a positive impact on residents at any age.
Deerfield is committed to a program, which provides for the highest quality in housing, health care, security, stimulating activities, and support services. Resident participation in church, civic, educational, and charitable endeavors both within and without Deerfield is encouraged.
Deerfield is committed to maintaining a strong relationship with the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina and its individual churches, and the local community.
Deerfield is committed to perpetuating the financial integrity of the facility. Fees will reflect current and projected future costs while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Deerfield recognizes that our employees are a most important resource and a key to our community success. We will endeavor to provide dynamic leadership and to create work environments and benefits to recruit and maintain the highest-quality work force.
Deerfield is committed to engaging in ongoing fundraising efforts to provide a reserve for residency and services for older adults in need of financial assistance to the extent that funds permit. To learn more about Deerfield’s Social Accountability, view the latest Connections Report.
Deerfield is committed to serving as a resource and provider of service and talent to the local community. We endeavor to be a leader in meeting the changing needs of older adults and supporting others in this mission.
Deerfield recognizes the importance of preserving our natural resources and being kind to the environment as well as being good stewards of our financial resources.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Deerfield does not discriminate in its employment or housing practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.