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Life Care Center Of Banner Elk

Excellent5-Star CMS Rating

185 Norwood Hollow Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604

118 Beds
Medicare Since 1981

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185 Norwood Hollow Road
Banner Elk, NC 28604

About Life Care Center Of Banner Elk

Nursing home overview and details

Life Care Center Of Banner Elk is a for-profit nursing home in Banner Elk, NC, serving Avery County and the surrounding community. The facility has 118 certified beds with an average daily census of 68.3 residents.

Life Care Center Of Banner Elk has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1981, bringing 45 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, which provides administrative support and oversight.

Life Care Center Of Banner Elk 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 Banner Elk, NC, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating5/5 Stars
Certified Beds118
Avg. Residents/Day68.3
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyAvery
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

5of 5

Excellent

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Life Care Center Of Banner Elk 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

Excellent

Staffing

Below Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Life Care Center Of Banner Elk provides 2.97 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.39 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 25.0%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 55.6%. Weekend staffing averages 2.75 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.39
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day2.97
Total Nurse Turnover Rate25.0%
RN Turnover Rate55.6%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)2.75

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Life Care Center Of Banner Elk 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 Life Care Center Of Banner Elk

2 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Life Care Center Of Banner Elk

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center Of Banner Elk?

Life Care Center Of Banner Elk 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 Life Care Center Of Banner Elk have?

Life Care Center Of Banner Elk has 118 certified beds with an average daily census of 68.3 residents.

What type of facility is Life Care Center Of Banner Elk?

Life Care Center Of Banner Elk is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Avery County in Banner Elk, NC.

How many doctors practice at Life Care Center Of Banner Elk?

2 physicians are affiliated with Life Care Center Of Banner Elk. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Life Care Center Of Banner Elk have any safety concerns?

Life Care Center Of Banner Elk has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·