Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers
Kannapolis, North Carolina
1285 West A Street, Kannapolis, NC, 28081
Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 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
- Total federal penalties $15,873
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) 0.60 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.88 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 3.34 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.10 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 1 to 2 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Capacity
- 50 certified beds · ~47 avg residents/day (94% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers is a for-profit, 50-bed skilled nursing facility located in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The center holds a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, consisting of 2-star ratings for health inspections and quality measures and a 4-star rating for staffing. It is under individual ownership and provides long-term care and rehabilitative services to the local community.
Location
1285 West A Street, Kannapolis, NC, 28081, Kannapolis, NC
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers?
- Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers score on health inspections?
- Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers?
- Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers have?
- Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers has 50 certified beds.
- Does Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers located?
- Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers is located at 1285 West A Street, Kannapolis, NC, 28081, Kannapolis, North Carolina.
- How can I contact Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers?
- You can reach Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers by phone at +1 704-932-0000.
Nearby facilities
- Kannapolis Health And Rehabilitation 3.9 mi
1810 Concord Lake Road, Kannapolis, NC, 28083
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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