Eckerd Living Center
Eckerd Living Center is a for profit - partnership nursing facility in Highlands, North Carolina. Its CMS overall rating is ★★★★★ (5 of 5).
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | 250 Hospital Drive |
| City | Highlands, NC 28741 |
| County | Macon |
| Phone | 8285261315 |
| Ownership | For profit - Partnership |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents/day | 44.8 |
| First approved (Medicare/Medicaid) | 1993-04-28 |
CMS star ratings
| Rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★★ (5 of 5) |
| Health inspection rating | ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) |
| Quality measure (QM) rating | ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5) |
| Staffing rating | ★★★★★ (5 of 5) |
CMS rates health inspections, staffing and quality measures separately and combines them into the overall rating. Read the components together: a facility with strong inspections but weak staffing is a different risk than one with the reverse.
Staffing and turnover
| Nurse aide hours | 2.47 h/resident/day |
| LPN hours | 0.72 h/resident/day |
| RN hours | 1.16 h/resident/day |
| Total nurse hours | 4.35 h/resident/day |
| Weekend nurse hours | 3.46 h/resident/day |
| Total nursing turnover | 36.7% |
| RN turnover | 0.0% |
Higher nurse hours per resident per day generally mean more hands-on care; low turnover suggests a more stable workforce. Weekend hours and RN hours matter most for clinical coverage.
Flags and notes
- CMS high-performing facility
- Located inside a hospital
Part of the HCA HEALTHCARE chain (3 facilities, chain average overall rating 5.0 stars).
Location and contact
Eckerd Living Center is at 250 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741 in Macon. Call 8285261315 for admissions and visits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CMS rating of Eckerd Living Center?
Eckerd Living Center has an overall CMS rating of ★★★★★ (5 of 5), with a health inspection rating of ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) and a staffing rating of ★★★★★ (5 of 5).
How many beds does Eckerd Living Center have?
It is certified for 80 beds and averages 44.8 residents per day.
Who owns Eckerd Living Center?
It is a for profit - partnership facility, part of the HCA HEALTHCARE chain.