Senior Living in Jackson County, North Carolina
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Jackson County
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningstar Assisted Living | Sylva | Assisted Living | 55 | Morningstar of Jackson, LLC |
| The Hermitage | Sylva | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 90 | Skyland House, LLC |
Also in Jackson County, from public records: 4 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 Jackson County
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Givens Webster Village | Sylva | 120 | The Givens Estates, Inc. |
| Jackson Village Apartments | Sylva | 24 | Residential Properties Management |
| River Park Apartments | Sylva | 27 | Partnership Property Management |
| The Haven at Mountain Oaks | Sylva | 24 | HEGM Corporation |
Nursing homes in Jackson County
2 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyland Care Center | Sylva | ★★☆☆☆ | 94 | For profit - Corporation |
| Vero Health & Rehab of Sylva | Sylva | ★☆☆☆☆ | 106 | 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.