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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Sylva, senior citizen apartments in Sylva might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.
A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Sylva and consider their options. With 14 senior rentals in Sylva, NC, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Sylva 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Sylva, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Waynesville, Waynesville or Webster.
Types of care available in Sylva, NC
Senior Apartments
80 Candler Street, Waynesville, NC 28745
My parents really love it here at these senior apartments. They are really enjoying their time here. The apartment is very well maintained. The grounds look beautiful. The staff is very polite and very...
The Great Laurels of Junaluska is an apartment community nestled in hte spectacular mountains of Western North Carolina.Our community features affordable one and two bedroom apartment homes. Our one bedroom apartments are reserved for persons 62 years of age or older. our two bedroom apartments...
64 Clubhouse Trail, Highlands, NC 28741
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community. Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
500 Leo Sharp Road, Sevierville, TN 37862
500 Leo Sharp Road, Sevierville, TN 37862
315 Howard Drive, Sevierville, TN 37862
315 Howard Drive, Sevierville, TN 37862
202 Hardin Lane, Sevierville, TN 37862
202 Hardin Lane, Sevierville, TN 37862
425 Bicentennial Way, Newport, TN 37821
425 Bicentennial Way, Newport, TN 37821
40 Gerber Road, Ste 100, Asheville, NC 28803
60 Givens Gerber Park is pleased to offer an affordable housing option for adults over the age of 55 to enjoy the comforts of home and a community setting within their budget. Choose between spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments where bright light streams through large windows with views of...
1566 Old Mill Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
UNDER CONSTRUCTION, AVAILABLE 5/1/2020. These are 12+ month leases, and age restricted at 55 years of age or greater. If you're a very active senior who is...* Just looking for a place for a year, while you explore Western North Carolina while you shop for a house?* Seeking to downsize, simplify...
804 Shannondale Way, Maryville, TN 37803
Shannondale of Maryville opened in March of 2002. We are a Membership Based Community offering Continuing Care to our residents. Our 34-acre campus offers 66 Independent Living Homes & Villas and 89 Retirement Center Apartments -Though each of our facilities is unique in character they are...
210 Mcghee St, Maryville, TN 37801
The average cost of senior living in Sylva is 1,627 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of 1,383 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:
Cost of living is a big influence in selecting what care choice works for your family. The rent burden for Sylva is around 10.4% of the average monthly income. Sylva has a median home value of about $135,183 and the median cost of rent is $456 per month.
In Sylva, 5.4% of the people are veterans of the United States military. Sylva has a population density of 324 people per square mile. The total population of Sylva consists of 2,678 people. In Sylva, 10.3% are widows, 13.4% have some form of disability, 15.9% live in poverty, and 11.7% do not have health insurance. Racially, the population of Sylva is 0.0% other or not specified, 5.2% Hispanic, 76.8% white, 5.9% black, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 3.8% Asian, 9.5% mixed race, and 4.0% Native American. Out of the total city population, 54.3% are female and 45.7% are male. The median age of Sylva is 35 years old. Of the population of Sylva 28.6% have a college degree, 24.2% have a high-school diploma, and 11.5% have a graduate degree.
In terms of resources, North Carolina has a cost of living index of 94.0, a grocery index rating of 96.6, and a housing index rating of 83.1. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. The quality of life enjoyed by the average North Carolina citizen is ranked 18th nation-wide. Additionally, North Carolina is ranked 30th by healthcare standards. There are 123 general hospitals and 236 health centers that provide care for 10,497,679 North Carolina residents. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, Atrium Health Kings Mountain, and The Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital. Based on natural beauty, North Carolina ranks 36th in the nation.
In terms of diversity, North Carolina ranks 20th in the nation. Thirty-nine percent of North Carolina residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 15,737 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-35%, Mainline Protestant-19%, and Historically Black Protestant-12%. In North Carolina there are 635 masonic lodges. In North Carolina, 29% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 39. During the latest presidential election, 50% voted for the Republican candidate while 46% voted for the Democratic candidate.
The average air quality index rating in North Carolina is 36.0 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of April with a rating of around 45.3 AQI. On average, the state receives 4.20 inches of precipitation a month. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of July at around 9.06 inches. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 41F. The average high winter temperature is around 62F in the month of December. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 19F in the month of January. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 76F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 92F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 53F during the month of June. North Carolina experiences an average humidity rating of about 71%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of August at around 77%. While residents of North Carolina mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in North Carolina can include hurricanes, floods, and and earthquakes (moderate).
The state of North Carolina has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of yellow trout lily, bitternut hickory, winged elm, and dwarf crested iris. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the groundhog, the gray bats, the red wolf, or the amberjack. The state animal of North Carolina is the the squirrel.
Great Laurels at Lake Junaluska, Chestnut Hill and 60 Givens Gerber Park are the top-rated senior apartments near Sylva, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 14 senior apartments near Sylva, North Carolina. See the full list.
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