Life Care Center of Banner Elk
185 Norwood Hollow Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604 · CCN 345203
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 118
- Avg residents/day
- 67.2
- Phone
- 8288985136
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 | 2025-08-06 | 3 | 5.6 | 9.5 | -2.6 better |
| 2 | 2024-08-21 | 3 | 7.2 | 9.8 | -4.2 better |
| 3 | 2023-05-24 | 1 | 7.4 | 9.3 | -6.4 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.04 | 30.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.41 | 57.1% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.05 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (7)
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-08-06 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2025-08-06 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-08-06 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2024-08-21 · Health · corrected 2024-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2024-08-21 · Health · corrected 2024-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0700Try 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.2024-08-21 · Health · corrected 2024-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide 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.2023-05-24 · Health · corrected 2023-06-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 99% | 2015-08-24 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-08-24 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-09-30 |
| BARKER, JOSEPH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-09-01 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-13 |
| KILPATRICK, LYNN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2013-12-18 |
| LAWS, BRANDY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-01-20 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-13 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-05-01 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-13 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-09-30 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-09-30 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-02-09 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-09-30 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-09-30 |
Other facilities in Banner Elk
| Name | Overall | Beds |
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.