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HomeNorth CarolinaEckerd Living Center

Eckerd Living Center

250 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 287418285261315WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(18 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
80
certified

How Eckerd Living Center Compares in North Carolina

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in North Carolina. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
NC average
2.9/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
NC average
2.9/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
NC average
2.7/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.35 hrs/day
NC average
3.82 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.16 hrs/day
NC average
0.61 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
36.7%
NC average
49.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the North Carolina average of 2.9/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the North Carolina average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.35 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.82.
Reported RN time is 1.16 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.61.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 19, 2025
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 10, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,122/mo
North Carolina median
Private Room
$9,125/mo
North Carolina median
Macon County 65+
10,678
28.8% of county
County Population
37,088
Macon County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Eckerd Living Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Highlands, North Carolina with 80 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
80
Avg Residents/Day
44.8
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Apr 28, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Macon
Last Inspection
Apr 10, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
18.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (7)

F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0712Potential for Harm

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Feb 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.47 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.72 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.16 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.35 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.46 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.31 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
36.7%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Partnership
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (19)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MH MASTER HOLDING LLLP5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization99%Feb 1, 2019
FRISCO HOLDING II5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2019
HCA HEALTHCARE INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2019
HCA INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2019
HEALTHTRUST INC - THE HOSPITAL COMPANY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2019
HERCULES HOLDING II5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2019
HTI HOSPITAL HOLDINGS INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2019
MH HOSPITAL HOLDING INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2019
GROESSER, TYLERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 30, 2025
NEAL, THOMASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
SMITH, ERICCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2021
HCA INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2019
NEAL, THOMASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
SMITH, ERICOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2021
MH MASTER LLCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2019
MH MASTER HOLDING LLLPLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2019
EMORY, AVAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2025
GROESSER, TYLERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 30, 2025
STOVER, LANIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Eckerd Living Center and nearby alternatives.

All North Carolina facilities
Eckerd Living Center
Highlands, NCCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Franklin, NC15.1 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $5,689
Skyland Care Center
Sylva, NC20.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Vero Health & Rehab of Sylva
Sylva, NC20.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $359,818
Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
Brevard, NC27.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $22,568
Autumn Care of Waynesville
Waynesville, NC27.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $107,387
Mountain View Manor Nursing Center
Bryson City, NC28.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $14,131
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Eckerd Living Center
Highlands, NC · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Franklin, NC
15.1 mi2/52/53/5$5,689
Skyland Care Center
Sylva, NC
20.1 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Vero Health & Rehab of Sylva
Sylva, NC
20.2 mi1/51/52/5$359,818
Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
Brevard, NC
27.0 mi2/52/53/5$22,568
Autumn Care of Waynesville
Waynesville, NC
27.6 mi1/51/51/5$107,387
Mountain View Manor Nursing Center
Bryson City, NC
28.0 mi1/52/51/5$14,131

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Eckerd Living Center?▾
Eckerd Living Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Eckerd Living Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in North Carolina is $8,122/month for a semi-private room and $9,125/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Eckerd Living Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Eckerd Living Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Eckerd Living Center had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 10, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Eckerd Living Center?▾
Eckerd Living Center provides 4.35 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours, 0.72 LPN hours, and 2.47 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 36.7%.
How many beds does Eckerd Living Center have?▾
Eckerd Living Center has 80 certified beds with an average of 44.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 56% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Partnership owned and is part of the Hca Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Eckerd Living Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in North Carolina. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Eckerd Living Center?▾
On Google Maps, Eckerd Living Center has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 18 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Hca Healthcare

This chain operates 3 facilities. View all →