Life Care Center of Banner Elk
Life Care Center of Banner Elk is a for profit - corporation nursing facility in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Its CMS overall rating is ★★★★☆ (4 of 5).
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | 185 Norwood Hollow Road |
| City | Banner Elk, NC 28604 |
| County | Avery |
| Phone | 8288985136 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Certified beds | 118 |
| Average residents/day | 65.7 |
| First approved (Medicare/Medicaid) | 1981-10-01 |
CMS star ratings
| Rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) |
| Health inspection rating | ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) |
| Quality measure (QM) rating | ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5) |
| Staffing rating | ★★★☆☆ (3 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 | 1.67 h/resident/day |
| LPN hours | 1.10 h/resident/day |
| RN hours | 0.41 h/resident/day |
| Total nurse hours | 3.18 h/resident/day |
| Weekend nurse hours | 2.96 h/resident/day |
| Total nursing turnover | 17.6% |
| RN turnover | 28.6% |
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.
Part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain (194 facilities, chain average overall rating 3.4 stars).
Location and contact
Life Care Center of Banner Elk is at 185 Norwood Hollow Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604 in Avery. Call 8288985136 for admissions and visits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CMS rating of Life Care Center of Banner Elk?
Life Care Center of Banner Elk has an overall CMS rating of ★★★★☆ (4 of 5), with a health inspection rating of ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) and a staffing rating of ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5).
How many beds does Life Care Center of Banner Elk have?
It is certified for 118 beds and averages 65.7 residents per day.
Who owns Life Care Center of Banner Elk?
It is a for profit - corporation facility, part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain.