Life Care Center of Banner Elk
185 Norwood Hollow Road
Banner Elk NC 28604
Phone: 8288985136
For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the North Carolina average: 1.1 star higher (2.9), above average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star higher (3.0), above average
- Overall rating vs. the Banner Elk average: level with the average (4.0)
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 118 |
| Average residents per day | 65.7 |
| Occupancy | 56% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities) |
| County | Avery |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1981-10-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 345203 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 3 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.32 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.18 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 28.6% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 17.6% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 0 |
| Fines (total value) | $0 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 0 |
Questions to ask Life Care Center of Banner Elk
- What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
- How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
- Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
- What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?
Estimate nursing home costs in North Carolina Compare all North Carolina facilities
Is Life Care Center of Banner Elk highly rated?
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Above average". Health inspections rate 4, staffing 3, and quality measures 3.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Banner Elk have?
CMS certifies 118 beds; the facility reports an average of 65.7 residents per day (about 56% occupancy).
Does Life Care Center of Banner Elk have any fines or citations?
No federal civil money penalties are recorded for this facility in the current CMS data.
Has Life Care Center of Banner Elk been cited for abuse?
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.