Skyland Care Center
Sylva, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345400) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (828) 586-8935 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Skyland Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the North Carolina state average of about 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Skyland Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.0%.
Skyland Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Skyland Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina. It has been certified since September 3, 1991, and operates 94 certified beds with an average daily census of 90.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation, and CMS data does not indicate that ownership changed within the last 12 months, nor does it identify Skyland Care Center as part of a multi-facility chain.
According to CMS Care Compare, Skyland Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the North Carolina state average overall rating of 2.93. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 4, Quality Measures rating of 3, and Staffing rating of 3.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 46.0%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — that is, no federal fines on record. CMS data provided for this facility does not include an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation, so neither applies based on the information given.
Families should note that CMS star ratings and staffing figures reflect data collected and published by CMS at a specific point in time and may be updated. This summary reflects data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Skyland Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Skyland Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 46.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for Skyland Care Center.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Skyland Care Center has 94 certified beds and an average daily census of 90.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit corporation; the data provided does not identify it as part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Skyland Care Center has been certified since September 3, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; Skyland Care Center scores 4, 4, 3, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 828-586-8935 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 828-586-8935 and check the CMS Care Compare page for inspection reports.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345400?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.