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Eckerd Living Center

250 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741
Score: 60 / 100

With a score of 60 out of 100, Eckerd Living Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of North Carolina nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Highlands location.

Recent inspections identified 6 deficiencies at Eckerd Living Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staffing hours data not available for this facility.

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

6
Total Deficiencies
Feb 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 6 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Feb 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0814 Severity E
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    Feb 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Sep 27, 2023 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Mar 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0644 Severity D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Mar 30, 2022 · 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 7.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 19.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.6% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 8.8% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 27.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 60 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
80
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2