Skyland Care Center
193 Asheville Highway · Sylva, NC · 28779 · 8285868935
94 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $15,593 |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected March 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected July 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected July 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected July 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected July 18, 2023 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2023 | Fine | $7,796 |
| June 30, 2023 | Fine | $7,797 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345400 · certified since September 3, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.