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Morningstar Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Sylva, NC
Entrance awning of Morningstar Assisted Living facility Cozy resident room with a bed and chair Cozy resident room with a bed and chair Sign for Morningstar Assisted Living along a wooded path Sunflowers in a vase next to a bed Dining room with tables and chairs in a light setting Bright common area with tables and chairs Interior common area with residents and staff Residents relaxing in a large common area of the facility Residents and staff interacting in a common area

Morningstar Assisted Living

Assisted Living & Respite Care · Sylva, NC
95 Morningstar Lane Sylva, Nc 28779, Sylva, NC 28779 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Morningstar Assisted Living

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Morningstar Assisted Living sits at 95 Morningstar Lane in Sylva, North Carolina, a small mountain town in the western part of the state. The community provides assisted living and respite care. The surrounding neighborhood earns a Walk Score of 55, described as moderately walkable, which means some errands can be handled on foot with a mix of nearby amenities within reach.

The building holds 55 beds and currently houses 32 residents, putting occupancy at 58 percent. That leaves meaningful room available for families who need a placement without a long wait.

Care here covers rehabilitation services alongside respite care for families who need short-term coverage. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants are part of the staffing picture. The community also runs on-site medical care.

Activity programming runs at 14 or more hours of planned group activities each week. The schedule includes bingo, exercise sessions, socials, crafts, and outings into the surrounding area. For residents who want structure in their week, that volume of programming gives them consistent options.

State inspections of this community have touched on medication management and infection prevention and control. Those are two of the areas regulators examine closely at assisted living residences across the country.

Morningstar Assisted Living offers a mid-sized assisted living setting in Sylva with respite care, on-site medical services, and a regular activity calendar, in a neighborhood where some daily errands remain within walking distance.

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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
32
Bed community size
55-bed community Rank #283 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 283rd out of 387 homes we track in North Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other North Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 55 / 100 Rank #111 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 536 homes we track in North Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across North Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
58%
Rank #168 / 232Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 168th out of 232 homes we track in North Carolina for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 232. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the North Carolina average: 76.4%
Occupied beds
32 / 55
Average occupied beds in North Carolina homes 85 beds

License Details

StatusActive
CountyJackson
License NumberHAL-050-016

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesEach week, 14+ hours of planned group activities including Bingo, exercise, socials, crafts, and outings
Specific ProgramsOn-Site Medical Care

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Inspection History

In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.

Since 2016 · 10 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 26 deficiencies 24 inspections 0 penalties 18 inspections with deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2016 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (43% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (5% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (17% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2646 This facility has 43% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (26 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 43% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 2421 This facility has had 14% more total inspections than the North Carolina average (24 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 14% more
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 1819 This facility has 5% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (18 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 5% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 75%90% This facility has 15 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (75% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 15% better
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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
2 / 5

Based on the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation surveys measuring health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Ranked 106th (tied) of 138 homes in North Carolina See full North Carolina ranking
Division Of Health Service Rating
1/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
71.00 / 200

Quality score (0-200). Higher scores indicate better performance in inspections and compliance.

North Carolina average: 98 See full North Carolina ranking

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Info below is compiled from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
NC DHSR Star Rating (0–4 stars). Issued by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation based on annual facility inspections. Stars reflect overall compliance with state health and safety rules - 4 stars requires scores of 100+ on two consecutive annual inspections. Ratings can change between inspections if new violations or licensure actions occur.
DHSR Quality Score (/200). Each annual inspection starts at a base of 100 points. Facilities earn demerit points for violations and citations, and merit points for correcting issues, maintaining resident/family councils, sprinkler systems, and other quality programs. The "/200" display reflects the two most recent annual inspections combined - giving a longer-term view of compliance trends rather than a single snapshot.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Hillside Nursing & Rehab
AL
NH
SNF
Wake Forest
130
Facility 130
NC AVG 72
Rank #23 / 387
No
19
Facility 19
NC AVG 36
Rank #384 / 536
 88.3% ---3
33%
Facility 33%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #12 / 333
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Brookdale Carriage Club Providence
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Charlotte (Olde Providence North)
77
Facility 77
NC AVG 72
Rank #165 / 387
Yes
12
Facility 12
NC AVG 36
Rank #440 / 536
-A+
98.75/200
Facility 98.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #167 / 321
15
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #177 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Glenaire
AL
NH
IL
Cary
71
Facility 71
NC AVG 72
Rank #182 / 387
No
25
Facility 25
NC AVG 36
Rank #346 / 536
 91.7% A+--3
33%
Facility 33%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #12 / 333
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Morningstar Assisted Living
AL
RC
Sylva
55
Facility 55
NC AVG 72
Rank #283 / 387
No
55
Facility 55
NC AVG 36
Rank #111 / 536
 58.2% -
71.00/200
Facility 71.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #301 / 321
24
75%
Facility 75%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #121 / 333
-
Carol Woods
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Chapel Hill (Carol Woods)
30
Facility 30
NC AVG 72
Rank #326 / 387
Yes
13
Facility 13
NC AVG 36
Rank #432 / 536
 93.0% ---3
67%
Facility 67%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #65 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Frequently Asked Questions about Morningstar Assisted Living

Is Morningstar Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Morningstar Assisted Living has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Morningstar Assisted Living?

According to NC state health department records, Morningstar Assisted Living's license number is HAL-050-016.

What is the occupancy rate at Morningstar Assisted Living?

Morningstar Assisted Living's occupancy is 58%.

Are pets allowed at Morningstar Assisted Living?

No, Morningstar Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Morningstar Assisted Living have?

Morningstar Assisted Living has 55 beds.

Has Morningstar Assisted Living had any deficiencies?

Morningstar Assisted Living has had 26 reported deficiencies since 2016 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

Are there photos of Morningstar Assisted Living?

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