About Eckerd Living Center
Nursing home overview and details
Eckerd Living Center is a for-profit nursing home in Highlands, NC, serving Macon County and the surrounding community. The facility has 80 certified beds with an average daily census of 45 residents.
Eckerd Living Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1993, bringing 33 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with HCA HEALTHCARE, which provides administrative support and oversight.
Eckerd Living Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Highlands, NC, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Eckerd Living Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Very Good
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Eckerd Living Center provides 4.48 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.10 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 38.5%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 8.3%. Weekend staffing averages 3.71 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Eckerd Living Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Eckerd Living Center
4 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Eckerd Living Center
What is the CMS rating for Eckerd Living Center?
Eckerd Living Center has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Eckerd Living Center have?
Eckerd Living Center has 80 certified beds with an average daily census of 45 residents.
What type of facility is Eckerd Living Center?
Eckerd Living Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Macon County in Highlands, NC.
How many doctors practice at Eckerd Living Center?
4 physicians are affiliated with Eckerd Living Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Eckerd Living Center have any safety concerns?
Eckerd Living Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·