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Pelican Health at Charlotte

2616 East 5th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
Score: 8 / 100

With a score of 8/100, Pelican Health At Charlotte ranks in the bottom tier of North Carolina nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Pelican Health At Charlotte, with 3.10 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 47 deficiencies at Pelican Health At Charlotte, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.10 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.83 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.53 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.75 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.84 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.63 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

47
Total Deficiencies
Feb 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 42 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Feb 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0727 Severity E
    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
    Feb 2, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity E
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Feb 2, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity E
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Feb 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Feb 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.1% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 0.3% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 13.9% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 32.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

5 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $70,925

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 8 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -7 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9