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Bryson Senior Living
Bryson Senior Living, assisted living in Bryson City, NC — Chairs and potted plants along a covered walkway

Bryson Senior Living

314 Hughes Branch Road Bryson City, Nc 28713, Bryson City, NC 28713 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Bryson Senior Living accepts Medicaid.
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Overview of Bryson Senior Living

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Bryson Senior Living sits on Hughes Branch Road in Bryson City, North Carolina, a small mountain town on the edge of the Great Smokies. The Walk Score of 51 puts it in moderately walkable territory. Some errands work on foot, but most trips out will mean driving. Visiting families should plan for a rural pace rather than a city one.

The community is licensed for 50 beds and 34 of them are filled, which works out to 68 percent occupancy; rooms are open. For families working against a hospital discharge clock or a sudden change at home, that availability is the practical fact worth knowing. It is also a mid-sized building, so residents are not lost in a crowd.

Licensed nurses and CNAs handle the clinical side, and staffing runs 24 hours. A secured living option is available for residents whose dementia puts them at risk of leaving the building unsupervised. Help with bathing, dressing, and other daily tasks comes standard, with caregivers assigned around the clock.

A fair amount happens on the property rather than off it. Therapy, pharmacy, and provider visits are all handled onsite. That cuts down on the car trips and waiting rooms that wear residents out. Housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation round out the operational side.

Meals are served restaurant-style. The building also holds a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area for residents who want somewhere to go besides their own room.

North Carolina’s Division of Health Service Regulation surveys adult care homes across the state. At this community, survey attention has settled on medication management, staffing and staff credentials, care planning and documentation, and fall and injury prevention.

Medicaid is accepted here, which opens the door for families who cannot pay privately over the long term. Taken with the open beds and the onsite clinical services, that combination defines who this community is realistically built to serve.

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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
34
Bed community size
50-bed community Rank #292 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 292nd 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: 51 / 100 Rank #138 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 138th 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
68%
Rank #139 / 232Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 139th 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
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

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Transportation
Dining
Library

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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 These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 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. 3 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (61% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (47% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (21% 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. 1846 This facility has 61% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (18 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 61% 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. 1421 This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (14 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer
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
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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
3/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
92.25 / 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. 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
Private Rooms
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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Bryson Senior Living
AL
Bryson City
50
Facility 50
NC AVG 72
Rank #292 / 387
No
51
Facility 51
NC AVG 36
Rank #138 / 536
 68.0% -
92.25/200
Facility 92.25/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #251 / 321
14
71%
Facility 71%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #94 / 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 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%.

Are pets allowed at Bryson Senior Living?

No, Bryson Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Bryson Senior Living have?

Bryson Senior Living has 50 beds.

Has Bryson Senior Living had any deficiencies?

Bryson Senior Living has had 18 reported deficiencies since 2018 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

Are there photos of Bryson Senior Living?

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