Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers
1285 West A Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081 · CCN 345342
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Certified beds
- 50
- Avg residents/day
- 46.8
- Phone
- 7049320000
Inspection history vs North Carolina & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | North Carolina avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-08-28 | 4 | 5.6 | 9.5 | -1.6 better |
| 2 | 2024-07-11 | 5 | 7.2 | 9.8 | -2.2 better |
| 3 | 2023-03-29 | 7 | 7.4 | 9.3 | -0.4 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.78 | 45.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.56 | 25.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 5.13 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $15,873
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (16)1 immediate jeopardy
- DF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2025-08-28 · Health · corrected 2025-09-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.2025-08-28 · Health · corrected 2025-09-22
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-08-28 · Health · corrected 2025-09-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-08-28 · Health · corrected 2025-09-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-04
Potential for minimal harm
- BF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-04
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- LF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2023-03-29 · Health · corrected 2023-03-29
Immediate jeopardy
- BF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2023-03-29 · Health · corrected 2023-03-29
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-03-29 · Health · corrected 2023-03-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-03-29 · Health · corrected 2023-03-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2023-03-29 · Health · corrected 2023-04-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-03-29 · Health · corrected 2023-03-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.2023-03-29 · Health · corrected 2023-03-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENNIS, ANN | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2010-03-02 |
| GATEWOOD, THOMAS | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2005-10-01 |
| GATEWOOD, THOMAS | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2005-11-07 |
Other facilities in Kannapolis
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Kannapolis Health and Rehabilitation | ★☆☆☆☆ | 107 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.