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Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Sylva, NC.

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5 licensed nursing homes in Sylva, NC
Updated October 21, 2026
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Vero Health & Rehab of Sylva

417 Cloverdale Road, Sylva, NC 28779

Vero Health & Rehab of Sylva brings 0.93 RN hours per resident daily. There are 4 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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5.8Mixed

Skyland Care Center

193 Asheville Highway, Sylva, NC 28779

Skyland Care Center brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 5.4% — above the national median of about 3%.

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7.6Strong

TRANSYLVANIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL

260 HOSPITAL DRIVE, BREVARD, NC 28712

TRANSYLVANIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record.

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1.8Concerns

Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation

115 N Country Club Road, Brevard, NC 28712

Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine(s) on record and a Palmelle trust score of 16/100. We don't have date context on those fines, so ask when they visit.

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5.5Mixed

The Oaks-Brevard

300 Morris Road, Brevard, NC 28712

The Oaks-Brevard has a 2-star overall rating and a 2-star health inspection score, putting it in a difficult spot. On the positive side, staffing is better than the national average at 4.0 stars, and residents experience good outcomes on quality measures also rated 4.0 stars.

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How many licensed nursing homes are in Sylva, NC?
5 licensed nursing homes in Sylva, NC, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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