Frequently Asked Questions

CarePartners offers different services and programs at a variety of locations. Each person’s needs are different. You may need care in only one of our settings, or your situation may require you to move through two, three or more settings during the course of your treatment. Once you have been admitted, we will work with you, your family and your doctor to help you determine what services you need.

Here are some common ways people get started with CarePartners:

Coming to CarePartners from another hospital:

If you are coming to CarePartners from an acute care hospital, one of our Admissions Liaisons will visit with you in the hospital and conduct a thorough evaluation to determine the care setting that is most appropriate for you.

Physician’s referral:

Many CarePartners services require a referral from a physician. In some cases, the need for a referral may be dictated by your insurance plan.

Accessing CarePartners services without a referral:

There are some CarePartners services that do not require a referral, such as our Private Duty and Companion services.

Wherever you begin your journey with CarePartners, you’ll work with one of our professionals from Intake & Admissions, who will determine your particular needs and guide you through the process of coming to CarePartners.

Ask your physician if you need a referral. Or contact our staff to get answers to your questions about accessing any of our services.

For questions, please call the following:

Outpatient Rehabilitation 828-274-6179

Home Health 800-627-1533

Hospice and Palliative Care 828-255-0231

Rehabilitation Hospital 828-274-6151

For qualified services, CarePartners accepts most major health plans including traditional insurance plans, managed care plans, Medicare and Medicaid. Our financial counselors will manage the insurance verification process and financial clearance for patients.

Please contact your insurance provider to confirm that the particular services you need are included in your plan and to determine their requirements for coverage (such as a physician referral). Currently, most insurers do not provide coverage for Private Duty Services. Coverage for other CarePartners services varies by insurer.

CarePartners has Health Information Management staff who are dedicated to maintaining and protecting patient information. Persons requesting medical records for themselves or others for CareParnters should complete the Authorization for Access, Use or Disclosure of Protected Health Information form or in Spanish.

Send the completed form by mail to:

CarePartners Health Services

HIM Department

68 Sweeten Creek Road

Asheville NC 28803

Or by fax to:

828-277-4865

For questions regarding the release of protected health information, contact the HIM Department at 828-274-9567 ext. 41131.

NOTE: For requests regarding health care information or medical records for Home Care and Hospice for our Transylvania, Angel and McDowell locations, those requests should go to the address/faxes below:

CarePartners - Transylvania

1266 Asheville Highway, Suite B

Brevard, NC 28712

Phone: 828-883-5368

Fax: 828-883-5331

CarePartners - Angel

170 Church Street

Franklin, NC 28734

Phone: 828-369-4206 x4496

Fax: 828-369-4400

CarePartners - McDowell

575 Airport Road

Marion, NC 28752

Phone: 828-659-7068

Fax: 828-659-1968

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CarePartners has made every effort to ensure ample parking for visitors and family members. Visitors may park in any blue space on our campus. Spaces are conveniently located adjacent to most building entrances. Handicap spaces are available for cars displaying appropriate handicap tags. Whenever possible, please leave white spaces open for our staff parking.

Receptionists are available during normal business hours in the lobbies of the Solace Center inpatient hospice facility and in each of our outpatient locations. The main lobby of the Rehabilitation Hospital is staffed by a receptionist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These staff members will be happy to answer your questions, offer directions and help you find your way through our facilities.

Visiting hours are 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. Family and friends are invited to visit patients in common areas or in patient rooms. Due to limited space in patient rooms, we request that visitors be limited to two at any given time. Children must be under adult supervision at all times.

Because of our Rehabilitation Hospital patients' special needs, we request that visitors:

Be careful not to interrupt therapy schedules.

Check with the nursing staff before bringing any food into the hospital, as some patients are on restricted diets.

Follow all rules and regulations as described by staff.

The Courtyard Café, on the lower level of the Rehabilitation Hospital, welcomes family members and visitors, as well as staff and members of the public, during the following hours Monday through Friday:

Breakfast: 8:30 am–10am

Lunch: 11:30 am –1:30 pm

Vending machines are available in the Café at all hours

Hospice Solace Center patients and their visitors may also use the family kitchen and dining room just off the Great Room. There are also tables on the covered patio outside the Great Room.

Snack vending machines are available in the cafeteria and at the Hospice Solace Center.

The Rathbun House is a hospitality house that provides lodging for family members of patients in our care. Talk with your case manager if your family is in need of this service.

CarePartners is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles. Our tobacco-free policy creates a healthier environment for everyone who comes here to receive care, to visit a patient or to work. Thank you for your cooperation.

For the safety and comfort of all patients, CarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital does not allow pets to visit, though service and therapy dogs are allowed. Click here for volunteer opportunities at CarePartners.