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Lower than the North Carolina average: 76.4%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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 26 | 46 | This facility has 43% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (26 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 43% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2016.
| 2.6 | 4.6 | This facility has 43% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2.6 vs. NC avg 4.6).↓ 43% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.1 | 2.2 | This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1.1 vs. NC avg 2.2).↓ 50% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 24 | 21 | This facility has 14% more total inspections than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (24 vs. NC avg 21).↑ 14% worse |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 18 | 19 | This facility has 5% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (18 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 5% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
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 |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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Morningstar Assisted Living is located in Sylva, North Carolina.
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The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
| Brookdale Robinwood |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Gastonia | 89
Facility
89
NC AVG
72
Rank
#125 / 390 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
NC AVG
33
Rank
#506 / 572 | - | A+ | 91.50/200
Facility
91.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#253 / 322 | 17 | 76.5%
Facility
76.5%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#137 / 335 | - | |
| Sunrise of Cary |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Cary (West Chatham Street) | 85
Facility
85
NC AVG
72
Rank
#135 / 390 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
NC AVG
33
Rank
#271 / 572 |
40.0%
Facility
40.0%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#208 / 246 | A- | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 322 | 18 | 66.7%
Facility
66.7%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#69 / 335 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | |
| Brookdale South Charlotte |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Charlotte (Wessex Square) | 82
Facility
82
NC AVG
72
Rank
#145 / 390 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
NC AVG
33
Rank
#407 / 572 |
74.4%
Facility
74.4%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#122 / 246 | A+ | 101.50/200
Facility
101.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#103 / 322 | 20 | 80%
Facility
80%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#169 / 335 | - | |
| Brookdale Dickinson Avenue |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Greenville | 76
Facility
76
NC AVG
72
Rank
#169 / 390 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
NC AVG
33
Rank
#235 / 572 |
67.1%
Facility
67.1%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#150 / 246 | A+ | 84.50/200
Facility
84.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#285 / 322 | 16 | 87.5%
Facility
87.5%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#274 / 335 | - | |
| Morningstar Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Sylva | 55
Facility
55
NC AVG
72
Rank
#286 / 390 | No |
55
Facility
55
NC AVG
33
Rank
#110 / 572 |
58.2%
Facility
58.2%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#181 / 246 | - | 71.00/200
Facility
71.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#302 / 322 | 24 | 70.8%
Facility
70.8%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#95 / 335 | - |
Morningstar Assisted Living has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to NC state health department records, Morningstar Assisted Living's license number is HAL-050-016.
Morningstar Assisted Living's occupancy is 58%.
Morningstar Assisted Living received a 2-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
Morningstar Assisted Living has 55 beds.
Yes — there are 10 photos of Morningstar Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
Morningstar Assisted Living is located at 95 Morningstar Lane Sylva, NC 28779.
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