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Skyland Care Center

193 Asheville Hwy., Sylva, NC 28779

Assisted Living Nursing Home Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,448

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,452
  • Average State Price: $3,983
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Skyland Care Center Description

    Skyland Care Center is a large 94 bed community that offers assisted living, nursing care and rehabilitation and is about 4.9 miles outside the small town of Cullowhee, North Carolina. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    7.6
    Skyland Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 18 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 4 communities in Sylva
  • Ranking in State: 563 out of 1042 communities in NC
  • Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • One patient had a positive 13-day stay after knee replacement surgery, highlighting cleanliness, personal service, healthy food options, knowledgeable nurses, and prompt responses.
    • Another review praised the facility for delivering great care with genuine compassion and kindness across all staff departments during a 7-month stay.
    • Several reviews simply stated it's a good rehab for patients, a great place to work, and complimented the great CNAs and staff.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Concerns were raised about the frequency of physical therapy sessions for a resident, with plans to contact insurance for clarification on billing versus services received.
    • A former employee shared their experience of high stress and pressure to perform tasks too quickly, suggesting the need for additional staff to maintain a higher standard of care. They also reported a negative interaction with a nursing director, which impacted their view of the workplace environment negatively.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • The same former employee acknowledged the facility's quality of care as acceptable and advised family members of residents to visit often for the residents' psychological and physical health benefits.


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    Dining

    Appetizing meals

    Nutritious meals

    Dining experience

    Special occasions



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Sept. 3, 1991
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 94
    Total current residents: 87
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-09-22 2021-10-06 F Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2019-07-17 2019-07-24 D Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-07-17 2019-07-24 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2018-06-21 2018-07-04 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2018-06-21 2018-07-04 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Cullowhee which is 4.9 miles away and has a population of 6,228 (very small town).
    • The average income is $53,862, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 35
      • Average Temperature: 56.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 205 days of rain, 17 days of snow and 142 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 3.2 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 16.18 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.9 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 7.75 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 5.01 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Jacksons General Store
    0.5 miles away
    Food Lion
    0.6 miles away
    Dreamcatcher
    0.6 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.2 miles away
    Harold's Super Market
    1.6 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Town of Sylva
    0.6 miles away
    The Village
    4.5 miles away
    Norton
    4.6 miles away
    Hub
    4.9 miles away
    Library
    4.9 miles away

    Banks

    First Citizens Bank
    0.6 miles away
    Entegra Bank
    0.6 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.7 miles away
    United Community Bank
    1.7 miles away
    State Employees Credit Union
    1.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Harris Regional Hospital
    0.8 miles away
    Cherokee Indian Hospital
    9.5 miles away
    Swain County Hospital
    13.6 miles away
    Angel Medical Center
    16.2 miles away
    Haywood Regional Medical Center
    18.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    1.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    17.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Cataloochee Dental Group
    18.7 miles away
    Teeth Tomorrow Asheville
    19.7 miles away
    Peak Dentistry
    19.7 miles away

    Parks

    Bryson Park
    0.2 miles away
    Sylva Recreation Park
    0.5 miles away
    Sylva Bridge Park
    0.6 miles away
    Jackson County Bicentennial park
    0.8 miles away
    Mark Watson Field
    0.9 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Smokemont Baptist Church
    13.3 miles away
    Palmer Chapel
    18.2 miles away
    Little Cataloochee Church
    20.8 miles away

    None Found

    Culture

    Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    9.6 miles away
    Oconaluftee Indian Village
    9.8 miles away
    Smokemont Amphitheater
    13.4 miles away
    George R. Stuart Auditorium
    17.2 miles away
    Amphitheater
    17.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Waffle House
    0.1 miles away
    O'Malley's
    0.1 miles away
    Bogart's
    0.2 miles away
    South of Philly
    0.2 miles away
    Colima
    0.2 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of NC. It is a large-sized community with 94 total beds.

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