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The 3 Best Nursing Homes in Sylva, NC for 2024

Sylva, a mountain town, offers a downtown district and various options for shopping and dining, creating a welcoming environment for seniors in need of medical and long-term care services. Retiree-friendly state income tax laws promote seniors’ financial stability and enable many to maintain a comfortable lifestyle, and high-performing medical facilities, such as Harris Regional Hospital, provide access to a range of medical services and social supports. Sylva also has several nursing homes for older adults who need intensive care services and is among the more affordable places in the nation for this level of care, with seniors paying $7,665 per month for services.

Nursing homes provide housing, personal care and around-the-clock medical support for those with extensive care needs. Residents in these facilities access services such as daily meals and assistance with dressing and bathing, along with medication management and rehabilitative therapies, depending on their needs. For seniors who are largely independent but need nonmedical personal care services, home care or assisted living may be more appropriate. 

Through this guide, readers can learn more about how nursing home costs compare to other options in the city and region and identify programs that can help them pay for care.

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Nursing Home Costs in Sylva, NC

In Sylva, nursing home rates for shared rooms average $7,665 per month, while residents with private accommodations pay $9,186 for care.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Nursing home care in Sylva costs approximately $7,665 per month, which is a little higher than North Carolina’s norm of $7,483 but 3% below the national average. While rates in nearby Fayetteville tend to be more economical at $6,722, nursing homes in other cities in the region typically have higher monthly fees. For example, in Charlotte, residents pay an average of $7,756 per month for care, and in Hickory, rates exceed Sylva’s average by 6%.

Sylva

$7,665

North Carolina

$7,483

United States

$7,908

Hickory

$8,152

Charlotte

$7,756

Fayetteville

$6,722

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Because nursing homes provide the highest level of care in Sylva, they charge the highest monthly rates of $7,665 for semi-private rooms and $9,186 for private accommodations. Fortunately, cost-effective alternatives are available for older adults who can obtain the services they need in the community. For example, assisted living facilities charge $4,998 per month for personal care and housing, and those who obtain private services in their own homes pay $4,957 for non medical in-home care and specialized home health care. Seniors seeking even more affordable care may be good candidates for adult day health care, which costs $1,083 per month and includes daytime services.

In-Home Care

$4,957

Home Health Care

$4,957

Adult Day Health Care

$1,083

Assisted Living Facility

$4,998

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$7,665

Nursing Home Care (private room)

$9,186

Note: Data for Sylva was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Asheville, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Sylva, NC

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one's stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those who need long-term care will have to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid:Medicaid covers most of the cost of living expenses in a skilled nursing facility for qualifying seniors. Care and room and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras such as specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility requirements are strict and complex, so not all seniors qualify for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren't available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Tina Z

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Vero Health & Rehab of Sylva

You guys are good people to me. You guys sit down and listen to what I have to say. Claudia and Kathy in Social Services are the best! Carrie in MDS is very friendly and talks to me. I would give...

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IT

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Vero Health & Rehab of Sylva

The care is outstanding, the staff was caring and attentive. No matter what my request was , I felt everyone went above and beyond. I really enjoyed relaxing in between my physical therapy...

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irate daughter

I am a friend or relative of resident

Review of Vero Health & Rehab of Sylva

If I could have given a 0 I would have. Worse nursing care and personal care I have ever come in contact with and I use to be an aide. Only two aides good. The neglect and lack of responsibility to...

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