February Draws Attention to Matters of the Heart
Besides celebrating Valentine’s Day, February is Heart Health Month, a time to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the country. Some 630,000 Americans die from heart diseases each year, but many of those deaths are preventable. Givens Highland Farms, a Life Plan Community in Black Mountain, supports active lifestyles for […]
New Horizons Learning Series Begins Winter Term
The 2025 winter term of New Horizons, the campus led adult continuing education program is set to begin its winter term with a wide range of engaging courses, open to residents and general public. Givens Highland Farms regularly hosts local community leaders, experts, and university professors who lead thoughtful and informative discussions. Some recent topics […]
With Origins at Givens Highland Farms, Aging In-Place Program Broadens Service Area
Givens Home First, a unique program that empowers older adults to age in the comfort of their own homes, reports a positive reception for its local expansion initiative. Givens Communities, a nonprofit senior services organization based in Asheville, saw the need for in-home services to meet the demands of an increasing older demographic across the […]
Cold Weather Precautions for Seniors
The region is experiencing its coldest temperatures yet, which may take a greater toll on seniors. Hazards include falls on wintry surfaces, frostbite and hypothermia. Being informed and taking certain actions can help lessen risks during the colder months. Here are some winter weather tips: Besides physical hazards, the bitter chill can bring on or […]
We Are Community, In The Truest Sense
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain promotes active retirement living and individuality among residents who both support and enjoy each other. See in this video how the genuine neighborhood approach to living and scenic surroundings are some of our best amenities.
Givens Highland Farms Sees Progress Continue
Givens Highland Farms starts the New Year with an updated website that features a more user-friendly design, greater accessibility, and easy-access to explore this continuing care retirement community, located in scenic Black Mountain. Go to www.givenshighlandfarms.org and see for yourself. The independent senior living community, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, also begins 2025 being […]
Givens Home First Expands to Serve WNC
Givens Home First is proud to announce the expansion of its Aging in Place program, now available to serve Western North Carolina counties, including Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Transylvania, Madison, and surrounding areas. This program is dedicated to helping individuals remain safe, healthy, and comfortable in their homes through professional home safety assessments and tailored […]
Ranked Among The Best – Again
Givens Highland Farms has been included in America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2025, ranking 7th in North Carolina and 46th nationally, clearly in the top echelon of more than 2,000 CCRCs coast-to-coast and 67 statewide. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The complete […]
Year-End Newsletter
Givens Communities publishes a quarterly newsletter on a wide variety of topics about our continuing care retirement communities like Givens Highland Farms, senior living and vibrant aging. Take a moment to read about the individual achievements of residents and team members, our collective accomplishments, and the quality of life we provide and take pride in. […]
So Much Fun In The Season To Celebrate
Residents and team members had a great time with many other local businesses participating in the annual Black Mountain holiday parade. And in keeping with the seasonal celebrations, the Deck the Trees event at the Monte Vista Hotel was well attended, and the delicious food was prepared by our own Dining Services. And in keeping […]