What is The Hermitage's safety rating?

The Hermitage has an AL Safety Signal of 90 out of 100 (Strong). We derive this from North Carolina's official assisted-living oversight data and normalize it to a 0–100 scale so residences can be compared consistently.

How big is The Hermitage?

The Hermitage is licensed for 90 residents in Sylva, North Carolina. That makes it larger than 89% of assisted living residences in North Carolina.

How does The Hermitage compare with other assisted living in Sylva?

Among the 2 rated assisted living residences in Sylva, The Hermitage ranks first by AL Safety Signal. You can compare it directly with nearby residences further down this page.

Where is The Hermitage located?

The Hermitage is located at 185 Brick Farm Road, Sylva, NC 28779.

Does The Hermitage have any state inspection records?

The state licensing authority has 26 inspection records on file for The Hermitage. Each entry, with its date, is listed in the inspection history above.

What type of assisted living is The Hermitage?

The Hermitage is a licensed Adult Care Home — a North Carolina residence that provides housing, meals, and personal care for adults who need help with daily activities but not continuous nursing care.

The Hermitage

Assisted Living in Sylva, NC · Adult Care Home · Capacity 90

The Hermitage is a licensed adult care home in Sylva, North Carolina, licensed for 90 residents. Its AL Safety Signal is 90 out of 100 (Strong), which places it among the strongest performers on the measures its state publishes. That ranks it first of the 2 rated assisted living residences in Sylva.

90/100 Strong

A Strong signal means this residence scored in the top tier of the quality and safety measures its state reports. It is a positive indicator, but it does not replace an in-person visit or a conversation about your family member's specific care needs.

Facility snapshot

Address: 185 Brick Farm Road, Sylva, NC 28779
County: Jackson
License type: Adult Care Home
Licensed capacity: 90 beds
State rating: 4-star

Inspection history

The state licensing authority has 26 inspection records on file for this residence. Each row is an official state inspection entry, most recent first.

Across its last 8 state inspections (Dec 15, 2020–Jul 31, 2025), cited deficiencies ranged from 0 to 2, and its most recent inspection cited 0. That is down from 2 at the start of that window.

Date Inspection record Jul 31, 2025 No Deficiencies Cited — ACLS Complaint and Follow-up Feb 13, 2025 Statement of Deficiency — ACLS Annual (4 pages) Feb 13, 2025 Statement of Deficiency with Plan of Correction — ACLS Annual (4 pages) May 14, 2024 Statement of Deficiency — Constr Biennial (2 pages) May 25, 2023 No Deficiencies Cited — ACLS Annual Sep 28, 2022 Statement of Deficiency with Plan of Correction — ACLS Complaint and Follow-up (8 pages) Sep 28, 2022 Statement of Deficiency — ACLS Complaint and Follow-up (8 pages) Mar 29, 2022 Statement of Deficiency with Plan of Correction — ACLS Annual and Complaint (24 pages) Mar 29, 2022 Statement of Deficiency — ACLS Annual and Complaint (22 pages) Mar 2, 2021 No Deficiencies Cited — ACLS Follow-up Dec 15, 2020 Statement of Deficiency — Other (21 pages) Dec 15, 2020 Statement of Deficiency with Plan of Correction — Other (21 pages)

Inspection records are published by the state licensing authority. The absence of a record is not a guarantee of quality; always confirm a residence's current standing directly with the state and on an in-person visit.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Hermitage's safety rating?: The Hermitage has an AL Safety Signal of 90 out of 100 (Strong). We derive this from North Carolina's official assisted-living oversight data and normalize it to a 0–100 scale so residences can be compared consistently.
How big is The Hermitage?: The Hermitage is licensed for 90 residents in Sylva, North Carolina. That makes it larger than 89% of assisted living residences in North Carolina.
How does The Hermitage compare with other assisted living in Sylva?: Among the 2 rated assisted living residences in Sylva, The Hermitage ranks first by AL Safety Signal. You can compare it directly with nearby residences further down this page.
Where is The Hermitage located?: The Hermitage is located at 185 Brick Farm Road, Sylva, NC 28779.
Does The Hermitage have any state inspection records?: The state licensing authority has 26 inspection records on file for The Hermitage. Each entry, with its date, is listed in the inspection history above.
What type of assisted living is The Hermitage?: The Hermitage is a licensed Adult Care Home — a North Carolina residence that provides housing, meals, and personal care for adults who need help with daily activities but not continuous nursing care.

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