Skyland Care Center
Sylva, North Carolina
193 Asheville Highway, Sylva, NC, 28779
Skyland Care Center Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $15,593
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.69 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.78 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.19 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.02 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 2 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 94 certified beds · ~88 avg residents/day (94% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Skyland Care Center is a 94-bed, for-profit corporate skilled nursing facility located in Sylva, North Carolina. The center holds a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on a 4-star staffing rating, a 3-star quality measures rating, and a 2-star health inspection rating. It provides long-term care and rehabilitation services to residents in Jackson County.
Location
193 Asheville Highway, Sylva, NC, 28779, Sylva, NC
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Skyland Care Center?
- Skyland Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did Skyland Care Center score on health inspections?
- Skyland Care Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Skyland Care Center?
- Skyland Care Center has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Skyland Care Center have?
- Skyland Care Center has 94 certified beds.
- Does Skyland Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Skyland Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Skyland Care Center located?
- Skyland Care Center is located at 193 Asheville Highway, Sylva, NC, 28779, Sylva, North Carolina.
- How can I contact Skyland Care Center?
- You can reach Skyland Care Center by phone at +1 828-586-8935.
Nearby facilities
- Vero Health & Rehab Of Sylva 3.0 mi
417 Cloverdale Road, Sylva, NC, 28779
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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