Assisted Living
Morningstar Assisted Living
95 Morningstar Lane, Sylva, NC 28779 · Map
Licensed for 55 residents · Morningstar of Jackson, LLC
Morningstar Assisted Living is a state-licensed assisted living community in Sylva, North Carolina. It is licensed for 55 residents. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.
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Care and services
From the community’s website
What Morningstar Assisted Living says about itself, quoted from its own site. We have not checked these claims against licensing records. Ask about each one on a tour.
- Offers respite or short-term stays.
Respite stays are also a wonderful way to “take Senior Living—and MorningStar—out for a spin,” and explore what life is like under our roof.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026) - Nurse on site: 24 hours a day.
However, every MorningStar community has at least one full-time licensed nurse available for clinical concerns 24/7.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026) - Offers hospice care on site or works with hospice providers.
Unless a resident has a need requiring round-the-clock nursing (including the management of acute pain), MorningStar is honored, with the partnership of a hospice agency, to care for a resident through end-of-life.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026) - Provides transportation.
Independent Living is a lifestyle choice within a senior community offering amenities such as meals, maintenance-free housing, entertainment and transportation as part of active retirement.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026) - 3 meals a day.
We offer three hot meals a day, served restaurant-style in Assisted Living and Memory Care (sometimes family-style in Memory Care), prepared by Executive Chefs.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026)
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- Pets allowed.
We are pet friendly, recognizing the tremendous ministry animals are to all of us.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026) - Couples welcome.
Couples can live together in their own suites, surrounded by their own treasured possessions.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026) - Apartment types named: studio, two-bedroom, private room.
Accommodations are nearly as varied as the residents we serve, with a wide selection of private suites in a range of square footages—from an economical studio to a sprawling two-bedroom.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026) - One-time fee: charged.
This modest one-time fee covers the administrative aspects of your move-in and helps us refurbish the suite after you have vacated the space.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026)
Lilisity’s independent report
What the public record shows
Gathered by Lilisity from state and federal sources. Communities can’t edit this part of the page.
State inspections
Last state inspection: Aug 28, 2026. See the record
License
Active, 55 residents
Adult Care Home HAL-050-016. Licensee Morningstar of Jackson, LLC.
Nearest emergency room
2.2 miles
Harris Regional Hospital, rated 3 of 5 stars by CMS.
Side by side with nearby communities
The 4 nearest communities that offer assisted living, by straight-line distance. Prices are starting prices each community publishes; we never show estimates.
| Community | Distance | Licensed capacity | Published starting price | License | Inspection citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningstar Assisted Living this community | 55 | Not published | Active | DHSR star rating 3 stars, 0 Type A, 0 Type B | |
| The Hermitage | 5.3 mi | 90 | Not published | Active | DHSR star rating 4 stars, 0 Type A, 0 Type B |
| Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center | 11.8 mi | 72 | Not published | Active | DHSR star rating 3 stars, 0 Type A, 0 Type B |
| McCracken Rest Home | 12.0 mi | 22 | Not published | Active | DHSR star rating 2 stars, 0 Type A, 0 Type B |
| Chestnut Park Retirement Center | 12.1 mi | 20 | Not published | Active | DHSR star rating 3 stars, 0 Type A, 0 Type B |
State inspection recordDHSR star rating 3 stars, 0 Type A, 0 Type B
- DHSR star rating
- 3 stars, score 90.00 issued September 17, 2026 after a follow-up inspection
- Last state inspection
- August 28, 2026 (ACLS Complaint and Follow-up)
- Inspections posted since October 15, 2023
- 8, 3 with no deficiencies cited
- Type A1 violations
- 0 death or serious harm, abuse, neglect or exploitation
- Type A2 violations
- 0 substantial risk of those
- Type B violations
- 0 detrimental to health, safety or welfare
- Other rules not met
- 0
- Penalties (last 36 months)
- 3, totaling $12,000
5 reports could not be read automatically; the counts above leave them out. Open them on the state’s site.
Penalties imposed by DHSR
- November 7, 2025: $4,000, Level A2, 10A NCAC 13F .1004 (a) Medication Administration (inspection January 30, 2025, report). Settlement Agreement
- November 7, 2025: $4,000, Level A2, 10A NCAC 13F .0904(e)(4) Nutrition and Food Service (inspection January 30, 2025, report). Settlement Agreement
- November 7, 2025: $4,000, Level A2, 10A NCAC 13F .0902(b) Health Care (inspection January 30, 2025, report). Settlement Agreement
Inspections since October 15, 2023
- August 28, 2026: ACLS Complaint and Follow-up, deficiencies cited. Report
- August 26, 2026: ACLS Complaint and Follow-up, deficiencies cited. Report
- June 17, 2026: ACLS Annual, deficiencies cited. Report
- April 22, 2025: ACLS Complaint and Follow-up, no deficiencies cited.
- January 30, 2025: ACLS Annual, deficiencies cited. Report
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- May 14, 2024: Constr Biennial Follow-up, no deficiencies cited.
- May 8, 2024: ACLS Annual, no deficiencies cited.
- December 5, 2023: Constr Biennial, deficiencies cited. Report
Read every report on the state’s site → · DHSR star rating worksheet
What these terms mean
The DHSR star rating is the state's rating, not ours. DHSR: each facility “begins with a base score of 100 points. Based on the facility's compliance or non-compliance with rule areas during inspections, the facility earns merit or demerit points which are added or subtracted from the 100 base points.” Scale: 4 stars = 100 or more points on two consecutive annual surveys; 3 stars = 90.0 to 99.9 points (or 100 or more on one annual inspection); 2 stars = 80.0 to 89.9; 1 star = 70.0 to 79.9; 0 stars = 69.9 or lower.
DHSR: “months will typically pass between inspections and much could change for the better or worse in a facility between inspections. Therefore, it is advised that consumers visit the facility themselves before making such an important decision.”
Type A1 violation: “a violation by a facility of applicable laws and regulations governing a facility which results in death or serious physical harm, abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident.”
Type A2 violation: “a violation by a facility of applicable laws and regulations governing the licensure of a facility which results in substantial risk that death or serious physical harm, abuse, neglect, or exploitation will occur.”
Type B violation: “a violation by a facility of applicable laws and regulations governing a facility which is detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of any resident, but which does not result in substantial risk that death or serious physical harm, abuse, neglect, or exploitation will occur.” There is no fine for a Type B violation; an “Unabated B” is one not corrected within 45 days, which can be fined up to $400 a day.
A deficiency cited without a violation type is a rule not met that DHSR did not classify as a Type A or Type B violation.
IDR pending means the facility asked for Informal Dispute Resolution, “a process that gives a facility the opportunity to dispute all or some of the findings of a state inspection.”
DHSR posts Statements of Deficiencies for inspections since November 1, 2014 where deficiencies were found; inspections with no deficiencies are listed as “No Deficiencies Cited” without a report. Violation counts cover inspections since October 15, 2023 and are read from DHSR’s reports; penalties cover the last 36 months. This home is licensed for 55 residents; larger homes are inspected and reported on more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation, Adult Care Licensure Section, data as of October 15, 2026. Always visit in person and ask the community and the county Department of Social Services adult home specialist about anything listed here.
License and ownershipActive license, licensee Morningstar of Jackson, LLC
- License type
- Adult Care Home
- License number
- HAL-050-016
- License status
- Active
- Licensed capacity
- 55
- Licensee
- Morningstar of Jackson, LLC
- County
- Jackson County
Source: North Carolina state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in North Carolina, and other programs
How Medicaid pays for care in North Carolina
- NC Medicaid Personal Care Services (PCS). Yes. NC Medicaid's Personal Care Services benefit covers hands-on personal care for eligible residents of licensed adult care homes. (state page)
Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.
Staff pay and workplace safety1 OSHA inspection, 7 violations cited
Federal records about how the employer here treats its staff.
OSHA workplace safety inspections
OSHA inspects workplaces for staff safety, such as lifting, needles, chemicals and workplace violence. It does not inspect resident care.
- Jul 19, 2023: programmed (planned) inspection, complete (health). Case closed Jul 9, 2025. 7 violations cited (7 other). Penalties: $0 proposed, $0 now. OSHA record. OSHA recorded the employer as 154746 - Morningstar of Jackson, LLC.
Details
- Other than serious: Keeping exit routes clear and marked (1910.37(b)(4)). Penalty $0 proposed, $0 now. To be fixed by Oct 10, 2023. Contested by the employer.
- Other than serious: Keeping exit routes clear and marked (1910.37(b)(5)). Penalty $0 proposed, $0 now. To be fixed by Oct 10, 2023. Contested by the employer.
- Other than serious: Personal protective equipment (general) (1910.132(d)(2)). Penalty $0 proposed, $0 now. To be fixed by Nov 13, 2023. Contested by the employer.
- Other than serious: Portable fire extinguishers (1910.157(c)(1)). Penalty $0 proposed, $0 now. To be fixed by Oct 10, 2023. Contested by the employer.
- Other than serious: Portable fire extinguishers (1910.157(e)(2)). Penalty $0 proposed, $0 now. To be fixed by Oct 10, 2023. Contested by the employer.
- Other than serious: Electrical equipment and installation (1910.303(e)(1)(ii)). Penalty $0 proposed, $0 now. To be fixed by Oct 10, 2023. Contested by the employer.
- Other than serious: Bloodborne pathogens (needles, blood and body fluids) (1910.1030(d)(4)(i)). Penalty $0 proposed, $0 now. To be fixed by Nov 13, 2023. Contested by the employer.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, as of Oct 15, 2026, inspections since 2016. Penalties can change while a case is open or contested.
Location and nearby careNearest hospital 2.2 mi, nursing home 2.8 mi, pharmacy 3.4 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Harris Regional Hospital, Sylva. 2.2 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 3 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Vero Health & Rehab of Sylva, Sylva. 2.8 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Harris Home Health, Sylva. 2.0 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- CVS Pharmacy. 3.4 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 28779 as rural (rural area).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Davita Sylva Dialysis Center, Sylva, 2.4 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
- Hospice
- 5 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 28779.
Haywood Hospice And Palliative Care, office in Waynesville, 14.9 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Carepartners Home Care & Hospice, office in Franklin, 18.9 miles away, straight line - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Golnosh Sharafsaleh, MD, Asheville. 37.0 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively high; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively high. By hazard: hurricane relatively low, inland flooding very high, wildfire relatively low, tornado relatively moderate, earthquake relatively moderate. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The state recorded a finding in August 2026. What was it, and how was it fixed?
- What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
- Who gives medications, and what training do they have?
- For what reasons can a resident be asked to leave?
- Is the apartment held during a hospital stay, and at what cost?
What we checked13 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation, Adult Care Licensure Section inspection records | Oct 15, 2026 | See above |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | See above |
| Hurricane evacuation zone maps | Not in a mapped zone | |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here relatively low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | See above |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Morningstar Assisted Living provide?
Morningstar Assisted Living is licensed by the state of North Carolina for assisted living in Sylva, North Carolina. Its licensed capacity is 55 residents.
Does Lilisity rate Morningstar Assisted Living?
No. We publish state licensing details for Morningstar Assisted Living but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.
How much does Morningstar Assisted Living cost?
Assisted Living in North Carolina typically starts at $3,700 to $6,000 a month. Based on 100 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. Morningstar Assisted Living does not publish its prices.
How do I contact Morningstar Assisted Living?
Use Morningstar Assisted Living's website, morningstarseniorliving.com, or visit at 95 Morningstar Lane, Sylva, NC 28779.
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