Nursing homes in Sylva, NC

Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Sylva, part of the Jackson area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 1.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents in Sylva, North Carolina, have access to two nursing home facilities located within the 28779 ZIP code area of Jackson County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities currently hold an average overall rating of 1.5 out of 5 stars. No local nursing homes have achieved a 5-star rating, with Skyland Care Center currently serving as the highest-rated facility in the city with a 2-star designation.

Homes
2
Avg overall
1.5★
-1.6 vs national
Avg staffing
2★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 1.5★ · 2 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
0 (0%)
3
0 (0%)
2
1 (50%)
1
1 (50%)

Provider mix in Sylva

2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Sylva

  • 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • No home in Sylva reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Skyland Care Center at 2★.
  • 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Sylva

Skyland Care Center
BT2, INC. · Medium · For Profit
2.02032
Vero Health & Rehab of Sylva
REGIONAL HEALTH PROPERTIES · Medium · For Profit
1.01012

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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