Life Care Center of Banner Elk
Grade B — 85/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
118
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Total Fines
None
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
PRESTON, FORREST
99%
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
BARKER, JOSEPH
FLETCHER, TODD
KILPATRICK, LYNN
LAWS, BRANDY
PRESTON, AUBREY
SOLOMON, JENNIFER
ZIEGLER, JAMES
CROSS, CINDY
HENRY, TERRY
LAY, LISA
SWANKER, RICHARD
THURMOND, JOAN
Penalties & Fines
No penalties or fines on record.
Health Inspection Deficiencies (7)
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for Life Care Center of Banner Elk?
Life Care Center of Banner Elk in Banner Elk, North Carolina has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 84.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for Life Care Center of Banner Elk?
Life Care Center of Banner Elk has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does Life Care Center of Banner Elk have?
Life Care Center of Banner Elk has 7 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Banner Elk have?
Life Care Center of Banner Elk has 118 certified beds with approximately 67 current residents (57% occupancy). The facility is located at 185 Norwood Hollow Road, Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604. It is a for profit - corporation facility.
Data Disclaimer
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