Skyland Care Center
Nursing Home · Sylva, NC
CMS certification number345400
Contact & location
193 Asheville HighwaySylva, NC 28779
Jackson County
- Phone
- (828) 586-8935
- ZIP code
- 28779 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 94
- Residents per day
- 90.4 (96% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- BT2, INC.
- Medicare certified since
- September 3, 1991
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.51 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.56 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.75 (state 0.89 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.20 (state 2.34 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.96 (state 3.40 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 46.0 (state 49.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 31.3 (state 45.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 23, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 0.0 (state 4.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 10 health · 8 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-21 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-11-21 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2023-06-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-07-18 |
| 2023-06-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-07-18 |
| 2023-06-30 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-18 |
| 2023-06-30 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-18 |
| 2023-06-30 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-18 |
| 2023-06-30 | 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. F0808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-18 |
| 2023-06-30 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-18 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Cooley, Mistie (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 49% | |
| Gatewood, Thomas (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 51% | |
| Dills, Melissa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vargas, Carlos (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cooley, Mistie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gatewood, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cooley, Mistie (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gatewood, Thomas (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cooley, Mistie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dills, Melissa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vargas, Carlos (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Skyland Care Center?
Skyland Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in North Carolina.
How many beds does Skyland Care Center have?
It has 94 certified beds and cares for about 90 residents per day.
Has Skyland Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Skyland Care Center?
(828) 586-8935. The facility is located at 193 Asheville Highway, Sylva, NC 28779.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.