Life Care Center Of Banner Elk
Banner Elk, North Carolina
185 Norwood Hollow Road, Banner Elk, NC, 28604
Life Care Center Of Banner Elk Quality & Safety Report
Good
CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.41 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.01 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 1.62 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.03 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 4 to 5 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 118 certified beds · ~67 avg residents/day (57% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Life Care Center of Banner Elk is a 118-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Banner Elk, North Carolina. The center holds a five-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on a four-star health inspection rating, a five-star quality measures rating, and a two-star staffing rating. It provides long-term care and rehabilitation services under corporate ownership.
Location
185 Norwood Hollow Road, Banner Elk, NC, 28604, Banner Elk, NC
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Life Care Center Of Banner Elk?
- Life Care Center Of Banner Elk has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
- How did Life Care Center Of Banner Elk score on health inspections?
- Life Care Center Of Banner Elk received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Life Care Center Of Banner Elk?
- Life Care Center Of Banner Elk has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Life Care Center Of Banner Elk have?
- Life Care Center Of Banner Elk has 118 certified beds.
- Does Life Care Center Of Banner Elk accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Life Care Center Of Banner Elk accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Life Care Center Of Banner Elk located?
- Life Care Center Of Banner Elk is located at 185 Norwood Hollow Road, Banner Elk, NC, 28604, Banner Elk, North Carolina.
- How can I contact Life Care Center Of Banner Elk?
- You can reach Life Care Center Of Banner Elk by phone at +1 828-898-5136.
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