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Nursing homes in Swain County, North Carolina
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Swain County, North Carolina, with 220 beds between them.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 119 health deficiencies over three cycles, 54.1 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $172K across 5 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 | Swain County | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 419 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 54.1 | 17.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 6.1 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $172K | $15M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsali Care CenterSFF Candidate | Cherokee | 100 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 82 | 82.0 | $158K | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Mountain View Manor Nursing Center | Bryson City | 120 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 37 | 30.8 | $14K | 9 Jul 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 7 |
| F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | 5 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 5 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 5 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Swain County, North Carolina?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 220 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Swain County have the highest CMS ratings?
Tsali Care Center (2 stars), Mountain View Manor Nursing Center (1 stars)
How do Swain County nursing homes compare with North Carolina?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 54.1 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.