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Malvern House is an NCARR-certified men’s sober living home in West Asheville, NC, serving Buncombe County. We provide peer-supported recovery housing with house meetings, random drug testing, and employment requirements. $220/week + a one-time $250 move-in fee. 90-day minimum stay. Utilities, wifi, and laundry included.
Malvern House is an NCARR-certified men’s sober living home serving Buncombe County, North Carolina. We provide a structured, peer-supported environment for men transitioning back into the community after treatment or looking for stable recovery housing.
Rent is due weekly. The one-time move-in fee is non-refundable and covers move-in administration and initial testing supplies. What’s included: all utilities (electric, water, heat), wifi, and laundry.
Residents agree to random drug and alcohol testing as part of Malvern House’s sobriety and residency requirements. Testing is for house-rule compliance, sobriety accountability, and continued residency eligibility.
Violations of house rules, positive drug tests, or disruptive behavior may result in termination of residency.
Malvern House is certified by the North Carolina Association of Recovery Residences (NCARR), the state affiliate of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR). NCARR certification means we meet statewide standards for a safe physical environment, written policies and resident rights, fair and ethical operations, staff training and oversight, and community integration. NCARR-certified homes are listed in the NCARR member directory and comply with ongoing monitoring and renewal processes. NCARR certifies recovery housing; it does not license treatment or healthcare services.
We serve men throughout Buncombe County, including Asheville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Swannanoa, Candler, Woodfin, and Fairview.
Call or text (828) 222-3666 to set up a fit conversation. We require a commitment to sobriety, a valid ID, the one-time move-in fee and first week’s housing fee at move-in, willingness to follow house rules, and a 90-day minimum commitment. We do not require insurance, but we do require that you can pay weekly rent and participate in the community.
Malvern House is NCARR-certified, peer-supported recovery housing, not a treatment center.
Malvern House provides recovery housing, not substance use disorder treatment. We do not diagnose or treat substance use disorders, or provide counseling, medical care, medication management, clinical assessments, or clinical case management. Residents independently choose and arrange any treatment, therapy, medical care, recovery meetings, or other outside services they wish to use.
We operate an NCARR-certified men’s sober living home in West Asheville. Malvern House was founded to provide safe, accountable recovery housing for men who are serious about rebuilding their lives. We are committed to peer support, transparency, and community standards.
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straight answersSober living in Asheville is peer-supported recovery housing for people in early recovery. Malvern House is an NCARR-certified men’s sober living home in West Asheville serving Buncombe County. We provide structure, accountability, and community for men committed to sobriety. $220/week includes utilities, wifi, and laundry.
Malvern House costs $220 per week plus a one-time $250 move-in fee. Rent includes all utilities, wifi, and laundry. 90-day minimum stay required. We do not bill insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare. Most residents pay from employment income, SSI/SSDI, savings, or family support. Rent is due weekly.
Yes. Malvern House is certified by the North Carolina Association of Recovery Residences (NCARR), the state affiliate of NARR. NCARR certification ensures we meet rigorous standards for safety, resident rights, ethical operations, and ongoing compliance monitoring. NCARR-certified homes are publicly listed in the NCARR directory.
No. Malvern House does not require referrals, case manager approval, or court orders. Malvern House is open to men who are committed to sobriety, can pay weekly rent, and agree to house rules. Call (828) 222-3666 to set up a fit conversation.
The weekly housing fee ($220) includes shared housing, all utilities (electric, water, heat), wifi, laundry, random drug/alcohol testing, house meetings, and peer accountability structure. Residents are responsible for personal food, transportation, cell phone, and personal care items.
No. Malvern House is peer-supported recovery housing, not a treatment center. We do not diagnose or treat substance use disorders, or provide counseling, medical care, medication management, clinical assessments, or clinical case management. Residents manage their own recovery and independently choose and arrange any outside services, such as 12-step meetings, therapy, or outpatient treatment.
Minimum stay is 90 days. After that, residents can stay as long as they follow house rules and pay weekly rent. Length of stay is up to you.
One business day to first call. Most residents move in within ten days of first contact.