Break a Leg - Sunset Falls at Bald Creek

Residents of Sunset Falls at Bald Creek in Waynesville North Carolina have reasons to break a leg (good luck) and feel secure about the availability of quality healthcare. The location of the MedWest-Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center and MedWest-Haywood Hospital allows residents quick access to top quality care. MedWest is part of the Carolinas HealthCare, the largest healthcare system in the Carolinas. MedWest-Haywood, in particular, was founded in 1927 and was the very first country hospital in North Carolina. 

Residents of this gated North Carolina mountain community tend to enjoy active lifestyles which include hiking, biking, and fishing. Any number of medical issues could interrupt these enjoyed activities, so the close proximity of excellence in medical care will help get people back to their active lifestyles sooner. Waynesville is one of the most sought after best mountain towns as folks search for where to retire in North Carolina.

In 1999, the MedWest-Haywood Regional Healthand Fitness Center was opened near Sunset Falls at Bald Creek and has been providing wellness, fitness, and restorative care ever since.  Everyone, including retiring baby boomers,  benefits from fitness and wellness programs.  Lucky for the residents of this gated North Carolina mountain community, the award-winning Health and Fitness Center at this Waynesville hospital maintains a strong focus on maintaining and/or restoring wellness. From 2001- 2009 it was voted “Best Fitness Center” by the readers of The Mountaineer newspaper.  In 2005, they received the Southeastern Hospital Fitness Association Award and in 2004 received the “Distinguished Center”  Award from the Medical Fitness Association.  Prior to that they were the recipients of the Club Industry’s “Best of the Best” for their indoor aquatics facility as well as being spotlighted in Fitness Management Magazine. The 54,000 square foot facility is equipped with:

• a six-lane, 25-yard indoor heated pool and warm water therapy pool
• 3,000 square feet of cardiovascular equipment 
• 1,200 square feet of Body Master and Hammer strength training equipment
• two racquetball courts
• group and private fitness activities
• an indoor 1/10th mile track 
• an indoor stationery cycling room
• weight and nutrition counseling, and more.  

MedWest-Haywood’s is a 189 bed facility with a well-equipped outpatient center.  If you are searching for where to retire in North Carolina, know that this Waynesville hospital provides 70 services to the community most notably: 

• Cardiopulmonary
• Cancer Care
• Sports Medicine
• Emergency Medical Services and much more. 

Their nursing services stand out as a number of nurses at MedWest-Haywood have won the prestigious Daisy Award honoring nurses demonstrating exemplary clinical skills combined with outstandingly compassionate care.  Hospice and Palliative care is recognized as a “We Honor Veterans” partner for their commitment to those who have served our country.  Outpatient services are provided at he Outpatient Center which is equipped with two operating rooms, an endoscopy room, spine and orthopedic rehabilitation therapy, physical therapy and more.  

We consider MedWest-Haywood to be an important external amenity for the gated North Carolina mountain community of Sunset Falls at Bald Creek, as a Waynesville hospital of this quality makes living in Western North Carolina more inviting to those who want to live in a less congested retirement area without sacrificing quick access to quality, comprehensive, and compassionate medical care.