Senior Living in Haywood County, North Carolina
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Haywood County
8 communities licensed by the state of North Carolina. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Park Retirement Center | Waynesville | Assisted Living | 20 | Barbara J Hannah |
| Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center | Waynesville | Assisted Living | 72 | Earl Enterprises, Inc |
| Haywood Springs | Canton | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 60 | Haywood Health Holdings, LLC |
| McCracken Rest Home | Waynesville | Assisted Living | 22 | WRM Property Group LLC |
| Spicewood Cottages Elms | Clyde | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 17 | Earl Enterprises, Inc |
| Spicewood Cottages Meadows | Clyde | Assisted Living | 9 | Earl Enterprises, Inc. |
| Spicewood Cottages Oaks | Clyde | Assisted Living | 20 | Earl Enterprises, Inc |
| Spicewood Cottages Willows | Clyde | Assisted Living | 20 | Earl Enterprises, Inc |
Also in Haywood County, from public records: 5 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in North Carolina costs a median of $6,496 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in North Carolina: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Income-restricted senior apartments in Haywood County
5 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviemore Village | Clyde | 24 | Aviemore Village Limited Partnership |
| Great Laurels of Junaluska | Waynesville | 100 | Givens Affordable Communities |
| Lake View Apartments | Canton | 52 | Mountain View Housing |
| The Great Laurels of Lake Junaluska | Waynesville | 100 | The Great Laurels, Incorporated |
| Waynesville Towers | Waynesville | 62 | Waynesville Housing Authority |
Nursing homes in Haywood County
5 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center | Waynesville | ★★★★☆ | 50 | For profit - Corporation |
| Silver Bluff | Canton | ★★★☆☆ | 131 | For profit - Corporation |
| Skyland Terrace and Rehabilitation | Waynesville | ★★★☆☆ | 90 | For profit - Corporation |
| Autumn Care of Waynesville | Waynesville | ★☆☆☆☆ | 90 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation | Maggie Valley | ★☆☆☆☆ | 114 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.

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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.