The Best Nursing Home Communities in Jackson County, NC

"I have had quite a bit of personal experience with this particular nursing home/assisted living institution in my area. My church regularly visits the three in my area and sings songs to the people who are staying there. Many times when we have visited for praise and worship time with these people the staff members have been more than welcoming to us. When it is time for us to sing and play music they are very accommodating to our needs, for example with live music we need a rather large place to set up our instruments and electrical outlets for amps. The employees there are always very cheerful and friendly when addressing our visitors. The facility itself is one of the nicest I have seen. It is very modern, some assisted living facilities are old and outdated. Mountain Trace has newer, nicer appliances and accomodations. I have been in various different rooms to visit friends who have stayed, and they are always very clean. More specifically the bathrooms and the cafeteria are always spotless. The lighting and atmosphere is suprisingly upbeat as well, a different assisted living facility in the area is gloomy and dark. The one thing that sets this assisted living facility apart from the others around is that they have a Alzheimers unit and highly trained staff. This means that they can accomodate many more people, with different needs.Lastly my friends who have done rehabilitation stints there have had no negatives to say about it. A family friend from my church had knee surgery and had to stay. He said "for assisted living, I felt as at home as I possibly could." "

Skyland Care Center, located in Sylva, NC, offers a variety of care types including skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation care, hospice care, and respite care. This wide range of services ensures that residents receive the personalized care they need, whether they are recovering from surgery, need ongoing nursing support, or require compassionate end-of-life care. The center focuses on providing a supportive and nurturing environment to all its residents, catering to their individual health and wellness needs.The amenities at Skyland Care Center are designed to promote an engaging and active lifestyle among its residents. With meals provided and a variety of dining options available, residents can enjoy nutritious and delicious food in a communal dining setting or through flexible dining options. The center also offers a rich program of organized activities, including entertainment and spiritual programs, yoga and stretching opportunities, group exercise, and facilitated field trips and outings. These activities are aimed at keeping residents physically active and socially engaged, contributing to their overall well-being.In terms of services, Skyland Care Center is well-equipped to meet the diverse needs of its residents. The center offers medication management services, has nurses and therapists on staff, and provides physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation. Special diets and dietary accommodations are available for residents with specific nutritional needs, including diabetic care. Additionally, housekeeping services ensure that residents live in a clean and comfortable environment. With insurance accepted and a nutrition specialist on staff, Skyland Care Center makes it a priority to ensure that residents receive comprehensive care and support tailored to their individual needs.

"My father has been placed at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehab. He is getting just round-the-clock care. He has dementia really, really badly, and he's at the point where he can barely walk anymore, so he requires a lot of help. The staff is great. They're very friendly and very, very nice. However, the floors are messy from time to time. The room he is in is a good room though. He is fine; he has a window. It's good. However, they're incredibly overpriced."

"Poor care, dirty and smells, under staffed and poor care. No longer the great place it was. Corporate greed has ruined another business. Sad"

"My husband moved to Mountain View Manor. They're concerned about their people. Every time he gets sick or he gets hurt himself or whatever, they call and let me know. So they are concerned about keeping in touch with me, that part I like about it. They're a very clean facility. It's a very inviting atmosphere when you go there. It's just a nice place. I like it. They have a lot of activities that they do with the patients and stuff. Even with the activities they have different therapy stuff they always have to do all the time. They do excellent work. The service is good. Meals are good, but my husband's got dementia, so sometimes he might be eating or something like that he likes all the time and they bring it to him the next time he doesn't. The food looks good because I've eaten there several times. The facility is very impressive."

"Haywood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is the only one that takes Medicaid. It's not bad, most of the people are nice. My mom doesn't do activities because she has dementia. Mom has been there for about 5 months. She's in there full-time. They're not letting anybody in right now [due to Covid]."