Best Senior Living in Waynesville, North Carolina
6 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 7 senior care options in Waynesville: 6 communities and 1 home care agencies. Families rate them 4 out of 5 on average, across 168 public reviews.
- 7options listed
- 4average rating, 6 rated
- 168family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Chestnut Park Retirement Center
Waynesville, North Carolina
Assisted Living
Autumn Care Of Waynesville
Waynesville, North Carolina
4.1(27)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Skyland Terrace And Rehabilitation
Waynesville, North Carolina
4.1(36)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Haywood Lodge & Retirement Centers
Waynesville, North Carolina
4(27)
Assisted Living
McCracken Rest Home
Waynesville, North Carolina
3.9(27)
Assisted Living
Smoky Mountain Health And Rehabilitation Center
Waynesville, North Carolina
3.9(45)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Waynesville
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.1 (27 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 90 units
There isn't enough written review detail available to describe specific experiences at Autumn Care Of Waynesville, though the community holds a solid overall rating from families on Google.
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Skyland Terrace And Rehabilitation
4.1 (36 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 90 units
Skyland Terrace And Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Waynesville, North Carolina, holding a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 36 Google reviews. No detailed review text or amenity information…
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Haywood Lodge & Retirement Centers
4 (27 reviews)· Assisted Living· 72 units
Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center is an assisted living community in Waynesville, North Carolina, licensed for up to 72 residents. Families give it a 4 out of 5 rating based on 27 Google reviews, though no individual…
- 4
3.9 (27 reviews)· Assisted Living· 22 units
- 5
Smoky Mountain Health And Rehabilitation Center
3.9 (45 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 50 units
Smoky Mountain Health And Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Waynesville, North Carolina, licensed for up to 50 residents. Google reviewers give it a 3.8 out of 5 average across 46…
What families say about senior living in Waynesville
Counted across the review summaries of 6 Waynesville communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Warm, home-like feel 17%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 67%
- Cost and billing 67%
- Building and upkeep 17%
Senior Living in Waynesville: the figures
- •Of the 6 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 3 have more than 60.
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.7 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (6), emergency call system (6), housekeeping (6), medication management (6), 24-hour staff (6), gathering / activity spaces (5).
Senior Living near Waynesville
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylva16.5 mi | 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 16.5 mi |
| Brevard24 mi | 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 24 mi |
| Asheville24.8 mi | 35 | 4.2 / 5 | 24.8 mi |
| Arden25.3 mi | 10 | 4.1 / 5 | 25.3 mi |
| Fletcher27.5 mi | 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 27.5 mi |
| Hendersonville31.7 mi | 33 | 4.1 / 5 | 31.7 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 7 communities listed in Waynesville, 168 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Waynesville ask about.
- Home Care in North Carolina: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Waynesville: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Waynesville, North Carolina?
MyLivingChoice lists 7 senior living communities in Waynesville, North Carolina, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Waynesville are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Skyland Terrace And Rehabilitation (4.1★, 36 ratings), Autumn Care Of Waynesville (4.1★, 27 ratings), Haywood Lodge & Retirement Centers (4★, 27 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Waynesville?
Beyond senior living, Waynesville has assisted living (3 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (3 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Waynesville?
Families rate Waynesville senior living communities 4 out of 5 on average, across 168 public Google reviews of local communities.
Are there small senior living homes in Waynesville?
Of the 6 Waynesville communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 3 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Waynesville nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Waynesville carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.7 out of 5. 1 is rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.