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Eckerd Living Center
250 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741 · Macon County · (828) 526-1315
Fewer inspection deficiencies (4) than 38% of nursing homes in North Carolina. Rated #1 of 419 nursing homes in North Carolina by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 4.4 — above the North Carolina average of 3.85.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 44.8 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | HCA HEALTHCARE |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 4.35 (North Carolina average: 3.85) |
| — of which RN hours | 1.16 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.47 |
| Staff turnover | 37% |
| RN turnover | 0% |
| Most recent health inspection | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 4 (North Carolina average: 4.7) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 18 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 0 fine(s) totaling $0 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 0 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.