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The Hermitage
185 Brickfarm Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
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The Hermitage Description
The Hermitage is a large 90 bed community that offers assisted living, memory care and respite care and is about 5.6 miles outside the small town of Cullowhee, North Carolina and is part of the The Hermitage network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.
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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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews:
- One review describes a highly negative experience, citing a lack of cleanliness upon arrival, lost personal items, unmet care needs, and issues with billing and refunds. The reviewer also mentions poor communication and difficulty obtaining a refund for overcharges.
- Another review contrasts sharply, praising the facility for excellent care, engaging activities for residents, cleanliness, and a friendly, informative staff. This reviewer highlights the facility's superiority compared to others.
- A grateful family member commends the facility for exceeding expectations in care and support, describing the experience as a blessing and expressing deep appreciation for the staff's efforts.
- A former employee criticizes the facility for declining standards, lack of cleanliness, inadequate resident care, understaffing, and poor management. The review mentions issues with supplies, unreported incidents, and a toxic work environment.
- A resident recounts a troubling stay marked by theft, medication errors, unaddressed maintenance issues, and a lack of accountability from management. The review details a lack of care and professionalism, suggesting a need for leadership changes.
- One brief review simply states a strong negative opinion, indicating the reviewer would not recommend the facility even for pets.
- Concerns are raised about the adequacy of care for residents needing more assistance, with specific examples of neglect and misinformation regarding a resident's injuries and care needs.
- A review acknowledges the cleanliness and upkeep of the facility but criticizes the professionalism and attitude of the Director of Nursing.
- The final review details a distressing experience with memory care, including lack of basic amenities, missing personal items, and unexplained injuries, leading to the resident being removed from the facility.
Overall, reviews of The Hermitage are mixed, with some praising the care and environment, while others raise serious concerns about management, cleanliness, resident care, and professionalism.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Cullowhee which is 5.6 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
- 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
Harold's Super Market
0.8 miles awayDreamcatcher
1.7 miles awayJacksons General Store
1.9 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
2.7 miles awayFood Lion
3.0 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Town of Sylva
1.8 miles awayHealth & Human Sciences
5.0 miles awayThe Village
5.0 miles awayHHS Overflow
5.1 miles awayNorton
5.2 miles awayBanks
Wells Fargo
1.7 miles awayFirst Citizens Bank
1.8 miles awayEntegra Bank
2.7 miles awayUnited Community Bank
3.0 miles awayState Employees Credit Union
3.1 miles awayHospitals
Harris Regional Hospital
3.1 miles awayCherokee Indian Hospital
8.9 miles awaySwain County Hospital
11.8 miles awayAngel Medical Center
14.2 miles awayHighlands-Cashiers Hospital
19.5 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
3.1 miles awayWalgreens
15.9 miles awayDentists
Cataloochee Dental Group
21.1 miles awayTeeth Tomorrow Asheville
22.0 miles awayPeak Dentistry
22.1 miles awayParks
Tuckasegee River Put Ins
0.2 miles awayDillsboro Picnic Park
0.2 miles awayDillsboro
0.2 miles awayMonteith Farmstead and Community Park
0.6 miles awayMark Watson Field
1.3 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Smokemont Baptist Church
13.3 miles awayPalmer Chapel
19.8 miles awayLittle Cataloochee Church
22.4 miles awayNone Found
Culture
Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
9.2 miles awayOconaluftee Indian Village
9.3 miles awaySmokemont Amphitheater
13.5 miles awaySmoky Mountain Center
16.1 miles awayGeorge R. Stuart Auditorium
19.5 miles awayRestaurants
The Well House
0.2 miles awayHuddle House
0.2 miles awayKostas Family Restaurant
0.3 miles awayForagers Canteen
0.3 miles awayLulu's On Main
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Licensing
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