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.Â
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.