Pricing ranges from
    $4,545 – 5,908/month

    Morningstar Assisted Living

    95 Morningstar Ln, Sylva, NC, 28779
    4.3 · 6 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Homey, caring staff, good value

    I live here and overall it's a wonderful, homey place with caring staff, strong resident-staff relationships, great activities (including gardening), very clean and good value - I would recommend it. A few people have reported standoffish residents and concerns about a condescending manager, staff rudeness, and rare cleanliness/medication issues, so I suggest asking about those when you visit.

    Pricing

    $4,545+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,454+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $5,908+/moStudioAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.33 · 6 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.7
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, caring staff
    • Strong staff-resident relationships
    • Cooperative and kind community
    • Very clean facility with no odor (per some reviewers)
    • Homelike atmosphere/feels like home
    • Active activities and programs
    • Effective group/activity leader
    • Resident engagement in gardening and other activities
    • Perceived strong value for care and price
    • Wonderful care (per multiple reviewers)
    • Recommended by several reviewers
    • Pleasant, lovely people

    Cons

    • Some residents perceived as standoffish
    • Condescending manager (reported)
    • Manager rude to employees (reported)
    • Reports of poor cleanliness (conflicting with other reviews)
    • Allegation of improper medication administration for residents
    • At least one reviewer does not recommend the facility
    • Inconsistent experiences across reviewers

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the provided reviews is predominantly positive but with at least one strongly negative outlier that raises serious concerns. Multiple reviewers emphasize the facility’s caring staff, strong staff-resident relationships, and a homelike atmosphere. Several comments highlight that residents are engaged in activities — including gardening — and that there is an effective activities leader who organizes programs well. Many reviewers describe the facility as very clean and free of odors, and several explicitly state they would recommend the community, noting that it provides strong value for the cost of care.

    Care quality and staff: The dominant theme is that nursing and caregiving staff are friendly, caring, and form good relationships with residents. Phrases such as "wonderful care," "caring staff," and "feels like home" recur, suggesting consistent warmth and person-centered attention from most team members. This positive assessment of care is reinforced by multiple mentions of staff-resident rapport and reviewers’ willingness to recommend the community.

    Facilities and cleanliness: Several reviewers explicitly describe the facility as very clean with no noticeable odors, which supports a favorable view of the physical environment and housekeeping. However, cleanliness is a point of conflict: at least one reviewer reports a lack of cleanliness. This discrepancy indicates variability in either perception or actual maintenance standards and suggests the facility may perform well overall but with some lapses or inconsistent experiences.

    Activities and engagement: Activities and programming are another clear strength. Reviewers note good activities and programs, an activities group leader who "has a good handle on activities," and residents who actively participate in gardening and other events. This points to a robust social and recreational program that contributes to resident engagement and a homelike community feel.

    Management and staff relations: While most feedback about frontline staff is positive, management is a notable area of concern for at least one reviewer. Specific allegations include a condescending manager and a manager who is rude to employees. These comments stand in contrast to the generally positive staff feedback and may indicate localized leadership or culture issues affecting employee morale. Because managerial behavior can influence staff performance and resident experience, these reports merit attention even though they are not the majority view.

    Serious safety concern: One review alleges improper medication administration for residents. This is a significant and potentially serious safety issue that differs sharply from the other, more favorable comments. Because medication errors or improper practices have direct implications for resident health, this allegation should be treated as a high-priority item for verification and investigation by prospective families or oversight bodies.

    Patterns and recommendations: The pattern in these reviews is largely favorable on care quality, staff warmth, activities, and a homelike, clean environment — but with notable inconsistency. Most reviewers recommend the facility and praise its value; however, the strong negative outlier raises red flags regarding management behavior, cleanliness lapses, and medication handling. For a balanced assessment, prospective residents and families should: (1) request details about medication administration protocols and incident history, (2) ask about staff turnover and management practices, (3) tour the facility at different times to observe cleanliness and activity engagement, and (4) speak directly with current residents or family members about their experiences. Verifying these specific concerns will help determine whether the negative report reflects an isolated incident or a broader problem.

    Location

    Map showing location of Morningstar Assisted Living

    About Morningstar Assisted Living

    Morningstar Assisted Living sits in Sylva, NC and offers long-term care to seniors with a total of 55 assisted living units and beds, and folks can pick a studio apartment or a one-bedroom suite with a big living room, and many of these homes have private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi, making it easy for people to maintain some independence while getting all their personal needs supported. Morningstar covers lots of everyday tasks like help with bathing, dressing, eating, walking, and getting in or out of bed, and there's both medication management and support with diabetic care, continence and incontinence care, as well as specialized support for people with Parkinson's, memory care, and those who need dementia care. There's a nursing team around 12-16 hours a day, plus a full staff is always on-site, available round-the-clock for any emergencies or regular needs, and every room has an emergency call button so help comes quickly whenever it's needed, and the grounds have full security.

    The dining hall is well-lit, and chef-inspired meals are served restaurant-style with options for allergies or special diets, and meals and snacks are available all day, so no one's left out if hunger hits between scheduled times, and the dining staff strives to keep food both nutritious and pleasant. Residents can enjoy a big library, a movie theater room, a game room, fitness and arts rooms, and all kinds of community spaces, both indoors and outside, including walking trails, gardens, and relaxing paths. The community also offers scheduled activities every day, with things like movies, crafts classes, music programs, and religious services, along with plenty of opportunities for social connection, so life doesn't get boring, and both community-sponsored and resident-run initiatives help everyone get to know each other. There's also a business center, spa, wellness room, and a hair salon, and if a resident needs to go out, the team provides transportation to shopping, medical visits, or community events, and there's parking for those who still drive.

    Pets are always welcome at Morningstar, and the facility tries hard to keep a home-like environment where people are treated like family. Every resident gets regular health checks and has the option for scheduled doctor visits onsite, and family support services and move-in coordination try to make things easier for loved ones. Housekeeping and laundry are taken care of, and all utilities are included in the living cost. Morningstar doesn't accept Medicare unless certified by the government and is set up as a licensed Adult Care Home. The facility offers assisted living, memory care, support for those who want independent living but may require some personal help or health services, and even some rehabilitation therapies like physical and occupational sessions right on-site. The building stays secure at all times, with supervision and a 24-hour call system in place to make sure residents stay safe and get help whenever they need it.

    Morningstar Assisted Living aims to give peace of mind to families and plays a steady role in supporting seniors as they age, always focusing on affordable, respectful, and caring service in a setting that tries to feel as close to home as possible, and with all the basics-like nutritious meals, clean spaces, fun activities, social connections, health monitoring, and pet-friendly housing-people can rest a little easier knowing support is always there without giving up independence or comfort.

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