Assisted Living in Sylva, North Carolina

There are 15 assisted living facilities serving Sylva, North Carolina. This includes 2 facilities in Sylva and 13 nearby. Assisted living costs in North Carolina range from about $37 up to $263 daily, with a mean expense running about $98. The monthly expense averages about $2,940 and ranges between $1,100 and $7,895. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $35,280, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Sylva, North Carolina

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Sylva scores lower than the North Carolina average of 72.
Sylva scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (C J Harris Community Hospital and Phs Indian Hospital).
There are 11 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Skyland Care Center, Cnc Access Inc, and Mountain Trace Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 77.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 27 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a very high property crime rate.
The area has a high violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
There are 28 golf courses in or around the city, including Maggie Valley Resort & Country Club, Laurel Ridge Country Club, and Lake Junaluska Golf Course.
There are 3 parks near the city center, including Holly Cove RV Resort, Moonshine Creek Campground, and River Valley Campground.
There are 4 churches in or near the city, including Alliance Bible Church, Living Water, and Whittier Church of God.
There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 17 grocery stores within the city.
There are 4 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.34% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.41% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 7.25%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
North Carolina has an average state income tax of 4.89%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $50,147, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $42,925, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $22,155, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $36,000 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $67,525 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $12,025 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $38,896 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 5.98%, which is low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Sylva receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
Sylva has mild mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
This city has below average air quality.
Sylva has a sparse population density of 150.1 people per square mile.
Residents of Sylva have a short daily commute time.
Sylva has an average public school quality ranking.
The city has a very high public school safety rating.
This city has a low graduation rate of 83.60%.

Sylva is a small city in Jackson County, North Carolina. While the surrounding metropolitan area is home to 2,068,612 residents, there are 16,111 residing within the city. Approximately 33% of the local residents are 55 and over.

Sylva has an above average SeniorScore™ of 70. The median home price in the city is $259,500, which is relatively higher than the North Carolina average of $204,000. Sylva also has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 5.98%. The city's median household income is $43,000 ($22,000 per person), compared to the average of $41,000 for the whole of North Carolina.

Sylva has mild mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and temperate summers. The city receives very large levels of rain annually. In comparison to other cities, Sylva has a higher than average rate of crime and poor air quality ratings.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Sylva, North Carolina

Cnc Access

40 Colonial Sq

Sylva, NC 28779

1-855-243-3078

Located at 40 Colonial Sq, Cnc Access is a senior care facility in Sylva, North Carolina. The encompassing area has a medium-density population, with around 17,000 individuals living in the 28779 zip code. It is a mostly middle ...

Assisted Living in Sylva, North Carolina

SeniorScore™ for Sylva, North Carolina

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Sylva, North Carolina

Cnc Access

Morningstar Assisted Living

Tsali Care Center

Richland Community Care II

Creekside Villa

Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center

McCracken Rest Home

Grandview Manor Care Center

Community Care One of Haywood County

Silver Bluff Village

Transylvania Living Center

Tore's Home

Tore's Home #6

Kingsbridge House

Four Season Family Care Home