Givens Highland Farms

Givens is a Christian, ecumenical, not-for-profit corporation committed to providing the full continuum of quality care and services to seniors within its communities and to provide outreach ministries in the larger community. OUR HISTORY: In November 1971, the dreams of local civic and church leaders, and developer Chet Prentice, became reality when Highland Farms Health Care Center, a 60-bed nursing facility, opened its doors in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Today, the evolution of this concept is a licensed CCRC on 50 acres that provides independent living accommodations and services in addition to a continuum of healthcare services for its nearly 400 residents. The decade of the 1990's saw the addition of a licensed Home Care Program, an aggressive renovation program, and the addition of four freestanding homes. In 2004, Highland Farms became fully licensed by the State of North Carolina as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As the three owners planned for retirement in 2011, they preferred to sell Highland Farms to a non-profit provider of senior services. Discussions began with Givens Estates, a retirement community established in Asheville in 1979. Givens Estates acquired the Highland Farms community on December 1, 2012. Now a part of the Givens organization, the traditions of service and care at Givens Highland Farms are enhanced by the sharing of resources and capabilities of both communities. OUR RESIDENTS AND STAFF: Service is a way of life for our 200+ staff. In addition to the concern and care they provide to all residents, they contribute time, talents and dollars to the community at large. Longevity among staff is common; both 30 and 40-year awards have been presented at our annual recognition ceremony, in addition to lesser amounts. Staff and residents often describe their relationships as "family".