Bryson Senior Living

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Overview of Bryson Senior Living

Bryson Senior Living is a senior living facility located in Bryson City, North Carolina. It offers assisted living and secured living options for seniors, providing personalized support for daily activities while promoting independence. The community focuses on creating a nurturing environment where residents can thrive and enjoy life.
Bed community size
50-bed community Rank #295 / 390Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 295th out of 390 homes in North Carolina. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: 51 / 100 Rank #137 / 572Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 137th out of 572 homes in North Carolina. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
68%
Rank #160 / 271Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 160th out of 271 homes in North Carolina. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 271. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
34 / 50
Average occupied beds in North Carolina homes 85 beds

License Details

StatusActive
CountySwain
License NumberHAL-087-009

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Secured Living

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Transportation Services
Maintenance
Restaurant-Style Dining
Library
Entertainment Room
Outdoor Common Area
Therapy Services Onsite
Pharmacy Services Onsite
Provider Services Onsite
Assistance With Daily Tasks
Dedicated Caregivers 24/7

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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 2018 · 8 years of data 18 deficiencies 14 inspections 0 penalties 10 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 2018 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (61% below)
• Deficiencies per year (60% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (41% below)
• Total inspections (33% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (47% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (21% below)
Latest Inspection September 16, 2025 Follow Up

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. 1846 This facility has 61% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (18 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 61% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2018. 2.35.8 This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2.3 vs. NC avg 5.8).↓ 60% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.32.2 This facility has 41% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1.3 vs. NC avg 2.2).↓ 41% 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1421 This facility has 33% fewer total inspections than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (14 vs. NC avg 21).↓ 33% better
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 1019 This facility has 47% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (10 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 47% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 71%90% This facility has 19 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (71% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 19% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • September 16, 2025 follow-up found 3 deficiencies including failure to administer and observe medications and a resident with dementia wandering near unattended medications.
  • July 3, 2025 complaint investigation identified 9 deficiencies involving medication aide training, staff tuberculosis testing, CPR coverage, medication labeling, and controlled substance record-keeping.
  • June 26, 2024 complaint investigation found 2 deficiencies for failure to provide an amended contract after a rate increase and inadequate supervision with fall mats.

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
2 / 5

health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Division Of Health Service Rating
3/4

Scores

DHSR Score
92.25 / 200

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

Places of interest near Bryson Senior Living

Address 314 Hughes Branch Road Bryson City, Nc 28713, Bryson City, NC 28713

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Bryson Senior Living
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Bryson City50 No - 51 -

Frequently Asked Questions about Bryson Senior Living

Is Bryson Senior Living in a walkable area?

Bryson Senior Living has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Bryson Senior Living?

According to NC state health department records, Bryson Senior Living's license number is HAL-087-009.

What is the occupancy rate at Bryson Senior Living?

Bryson Senior Living's occupancy is 68%.

How many beds does Bryson Senior Living have?

Bryson Senior Living has 50 beds.

Are there photos of Bryson Senior Living?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Bryson Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Bryson Senior Living?

Bryson Senior Living is located at 314 Hughes Branch Road Bryson City, Nc 28713, Bryson City, NC 28713.

What is the phone number of Bryson Senior Living?

(828) 488-2780 will put you in contact with the team at Bryson Senior Living.

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