Public Record
Skyland Care Center
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 2 / 5
- Certified beds
- 94
- Avg. residents per day
- 89.9
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 15
- Inspections on file
- 5
- Last inspection
- 2024-11-21
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Citations
15 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0352Generalpotential for harm
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0602Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- 0644Generalpotential for harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0808Generalpotential for harm
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
- 0655Generalpotential for harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0867Generalpotential for harm
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
- 0554Generalpotential for harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- 0684Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Skyland Care Center?
- Skyland Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Sylva, NC, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 345400.
- What is the CMS rating for Skyland Care Center?
- Skyland Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Skyland Care Center have?
- Skyland Care Center is certified for 94 beds. It serves an average of 89.9 residents per day.
- How many citations does Skyland Care Center have?
- Skyland Care Center has 15 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Skyland Care Center last inspected?
- Skyland Care Center was last inspected on November 21, 2024. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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