Givens Highland Farms has a proud tradition of service and quality for 50 years, starting in November 1971, when businessman and developer Chet Prentice worked with local civic and church leaders to open Highland Farms Health Care Center.
What started as a 60-bed nursing facility has evolved to a vibrant, flourishing, licensed Life Plan Community, also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC, on a beautiful 75-acre campus with stunning views of the Western North Carolina mountains. Today, Givens Highland Farms provides active, independent retirement living and services to nearly 375 active senior adults.
Originally a for-profit community, Highland Farms grew in its first decade and then expanded further in the 1990s with the addition of a licensed Home Care, a renovation program, and the addition of four freestanding homes. In 2004, Highland Farms became fully licensed by the state of North Carolina as a CCRC.
Highland Farms joined Givens Communities, a nonprofit organization locally based in Asheville, in December 2012. This mutually beneficial acquisition and the sharing of resources enables even more improvement and growth with expansion plans for dining and our health services. These projects will help us continue to provide quality services and “expand the possibilities” for our senior residents.
There are now four senior living communities that comprise Givens Communities. The mission of Givens Communities is Creating Community, Empowering Lives. Learn more by visiting the Givens Communities website or reading the Givens Communities e-brochure.
You can head north and visit Mount Mitchell State Park, the tallest summit east of the Mississippi River. Or stick closer to home for the relatively short hike with a big panoramic payoff at Craggy Gardens Pinnacle. Pack a lunch and walk to an overlook where you can take in the powerful beauty of one of Western North Carolina’s waterfalls. Whether you like to hike, bike, fish, or paddle, you will find numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation given the city’s proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains and Pisgah National Forests.
Givens Highland Farms is a nonprofit life plan community that welcomes financial support. We offer giving opportunities that directly impact the lives of seniors, improve the quality of life for our residents, and support our outstanding employees.
Your generosity ensures that Givens Highland Farms secures its leadership position and service for future generations and strengthens our ministry to seniors. We value your impact and commitment to this worthy vision.
The Resident Assistance Ministry helps in instances where a resident’s cost of living outweighs their income. This ministry requires approximately $1 million annually with support from residents, staff, Board members, churches, and friends. We also maintain a Staff Assistance Ministry when our team members need help.
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Customized or planned benefits include increased income, tax deductions, and partial or complete bypass of potential capital gains on appreciated property. Information is available at GivensLegacy.org regarding Estates and Planned Giving for residents and other gift planning professionals.
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. In addition, some companies match donations made by retirees or spouses and even double or triple contributions.
To learn more about giving or donating online, visit the Givens Communities Giving webpage.
With natural beauty, an affordable cost of living, vibrant dining and shopping, plus rich arts and culture,
it is no wonder that the Black Mountain area is a favorite among these national publications.
Givens Highland Farms is a fully licensed Life Plan Community providing independent living and services for a complete healthcare continuum. We continue to celebrate more than 50 years of community and camaraderie by offering choices that enrich the lives of our residents.
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