Public Record
Life Care Center of Banner Elk
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 118
- Avg. residents per day
- 68.3
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 11
- Inspections on file
- 4
- Last inspection
- 2025-08-06
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Citations
11 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0565Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0700Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0911Generalpotential for harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Life Care Center of Banner Elk?
- Life Care Center of Banner Elk is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Banner Elk, NC, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 345203.
- What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Banner Elk?
- Life Care Center of Banner Elk has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Life Care Center of Banner Elk have?
- Life Care Center of Banner Elk is certified for 118 beds. It serves an average of 68.3 residents per day.
- How many citations does Life Care Center of Banner Elk have?
- Life Care Center of Banner Elk has 11 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Life Care Center of Banner Elk last inspected?
- Life Care Center of Banner Elk was last inspected on August 6, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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