About Givens Estates Givens Estates is a non-profit Life Plan Community (also known as a continuing care retirement community or CCRC) located on 215 acres in Asheville, North Carolina. For more than 40 years, our community has served the greater Asheville area by supporting residents in leading purpose-driven lives. In addition to providing quality services and amenities, our community is financially sound with strong leadership. Givens Estates has been accredited by CARF since 1993, meaning our community has passed an in-depth review based on national and international quality standards. Givens Estates has also received a A- rating by Fitch Ratings, indicating a positive outlook based on strong occupancy and financial strength.