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Memory care in Sylva, NC

1 memory care community with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care community
1
in Sylva
Licensed capacity
90
across all 1
Memory care beds
90
in 1 community
Adults 65+
385
Census estimate for Sylva
Within 25 miles
5
of the center of Sylva
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The Hermitage

Licensed· North Carolina DHSR, license HAL-050-017
185 Brick Farm Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
Capacity90
Memory care90 beds
(828) 586-9070
2.1 mi from city center
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Source: North Carolina DHSR, Adult Care Home, Family Care Home and Special Care Unit lists, as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Sylva (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Sylva

Counting neighboring towns, there are 5 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Sylva, 4 more than in Sylva itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Sylva

See all 5 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Sylva at a glance

There is one memory care community in Sylva, NC, according to North Carolina DHSR records.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.1 Of the 1 memory care community listed in Sylva, 1 operate a state-licensed special care unit.1

Report a problem
Contact the NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation about a licensed community, or the North Carolina long-term care ombudsman at (919) 855-34262.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in North Carolina

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The North Carolina Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 North Carolina Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs helps with claims (844-624-8387).7
Medicare counseling
North Carolina’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-855-408-1212.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Sylva

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Jackson County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Jackson County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Southwestern Planning Commission2

    (828) 339-2223

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Jackson County.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)8

    1-855-408-1212

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs7

    844-624-8387

    Website

  • Medicaid

    North Carolina Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves North Carolina.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Sylva

How many memory care communities are in Sylva, NC?

WeFoundCare lists 1 memory care community in Sylva, NC, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Sylva there are 5.

How many residents can memory care communities in Sylva serve?

1 of the 1 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 90 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 385 adults age 65 and older live in Sylva.

Do memory care communities in Sylva have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 1 operate a state-licensed special care unit.

Who licenses memory care in North Carolina?

The NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation licenses memory care in North Carolina. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Sylva?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Jackson County, call (828) 339-2223.

Are there memory care communities near Sylva?

Nearby cities with listings include Franklin (2, 16.3 mi), Clyde (1, 20.5 mi), Canton (1, 24.2 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Sylva

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from North Carolina DHSR (Adult Care Home, Family Care Home and Special Care Unit lists), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Sylva (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Sylva (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation: Adult Care Home, Family Care Home and Special Care Unit lists. info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/data Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.