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Malvern House is an NCARR-certified men’s sober living home located in West Asheville, NC. We provide structured recovery housing with peer accountability, house meetings, and employment requirements. $220/week + a one-time $250 move-in fee. Utilities, wifi, laundry included. Walkable to recovery meetings, public transit, and employment centers.
Malvern House operates an NCARR-certified men’s sober living home in West Asheville, North Carolina. We provide structured, peer-supported recovery housing for men who are committed to sobriety and rebuilding their lives.
West Asheville is a walkable, residential neighborhood with access to recovery meetings (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), public transit (ART bus routes), grocery stores and essential services, employment centers in Asheville and surrounding areas, and parks and community spaces. Our location allows residents to participate in the recovery community while maintaining employment, school, or job search activities.
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 ensures we meet rigorous standards for safe, habitable living conditions, written policies and documented resident rights, ethical and non-coercive operations, staff and operator training, and ongoing compliance and monitoring. NCARR-certified homes are publicly listed in the NCARR directory and subject to regular recertification. NCARR certifies recovery housing; it does not license treatment or healthcare services.
We serve men throughout Buncombe County, including Asheville, West Asheville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Swannanoa, Candler, Woodfin, and Fairview.
Call or text (828) 222-3666 to set up a fit conversation. Requirements: 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 participate in the community, and a 90-day minimum commitment. We do not require insurance, but we do require that you can pay weekly rent and meet house expectations.
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. Our mission is to provide safe, structured recovery housing for men who are serious about sobriety and rebuilding their lives. We are committed to peer support, transparency, accountability, and community standards.
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straight answersSober living in West Asheville is peer-supported recovery housing for men committed to sobriety. Malvern House is an NCARR-certified men’s sober living home located in the West Asheville neighborhood. We provide structure, accountability, house meetings, and employment requirements. $220/week includes utilities, wifi, and laundry. Walkable to recovery meetings and public transit.
Malvern House is located in the West Asheville neighborhood, a walkable residential area with access to recovery meetings (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), public transit (ART bus routes), grocery stores, employment centers, and parks. We serve men throughout Buncombe County. Call (828) 222-3666 for more details.
Yes. West Asheville is a residential neighborhood with strong recovery community access. The area has multiple recovery meeting locations, public transit connections, employment centers, and essential services within walking distance. The neighborhood supports both sobriety and employment stability, making it ideal for men in early recovery.
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. Rent is due weekly and can be paid from employment income, SSI/SSDI, savings, or family support.
No. West Asheville is walkable and served by ART public transit. Residents can access recovery meetings, grocery stores, employment centers, and essential services without a car. Many residents walk, bike, or use public transit. However, having reliable transportation may expand employment opportunities.
Yes. Malvern House is certified by the North Carolina Association of Recovery Residences (NCARR), the state affiliate of NARR. NCARR certification ensures we meet statewide standards for safety, resident rights, ethical operations, staff training, and ongoing compliance monitoring. We are listed in the NCARR directory.
Yes. We require that residents maintain employment, school enrollment, or an active job search. West Asheville’s location provides access to employment centers in Asheville and surrounding areas via walking, public transit, or personal vehicle. Many residents work full-time or part-time jobs to cover weekly rent.
One business day to first call. Most residents move in within ten days of first contact.