Life Care Center Of Banner Elk
Overall Rating
Key Metrics
Health Inspection 4/5
Staffing 2/5
Quality Measures 5/5
Certified Beds 118
Avg Residents/Day 67.2
Total Penalties 0
Total Fines $0
Recent Health Citations
Citation Aug 6, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Scope/Severity: D Citation Aug 6, 2025
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.
Scope/Severity: D Citation Aug 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Scope/Severity: D Citation Aug 21, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Scope/Severity: D Citation Aug 21, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Scope/Severity: EStaffing Detail
Turnover Rates
RN Turnover 57.1%
Total Nurse Turnover 30.8%
Admin Turnover 0.0%
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | — | Long Stay |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | — | Long Stay |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | — | Long Stay |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | — | Long Stay |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | — | Long Stay |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | — | Long Stay |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | — | Long Stay |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | — | Long Stay |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | — | Short Stay |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | — | Short Stay |