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Nursing homes in Jackson County, North Carolina
Jackson County, North Carolina, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 200 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 63 health deficiencies over three cycles, 31.5 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $360K across 4 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Jackson County | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 419 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 31.5 | 17.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $360K | $15M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyland Care Center | Sylva | 94 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 10.6 | — | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Vero Health & Rehab of Sylva | Sylva | 106 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 53 | 50.0 | $360K | 14 Aug 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 6 |
| F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | 5 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 3 |
| F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
Chains present: Regional Health Properties (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Jackson County, North Carolina?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 200 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Jackson County have the highest CMS ratings?
Skyland Care Center (4 stars), Vero Health & Rehab of Sylva (1 stars)
How do Jackson County nursing homes compare with North Carolina?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 31.5 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.