Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 28604 (Banner Elk, NC)
1 Medicare-certified provider are registered in ZIP 28604, Banner Elk, NC, spanning 1 care type (1 nursing homes). The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 4.0 out of 5.
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Providers in ZIP 28604
What CMS data shows in ZIP 28604
Of the 1 care provider listed in ZIP 28604, 1 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at Life Care Center of Banner Elk (for-profit). 118 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.18 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 28.6%.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Life Care Center of Banner Elk (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 118 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Banner Elk | Nursing Home | 4.0 | for-profit | 118 | 0 |
Care types in ZIP 28604
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 1 | View ZIP directory |
How to compare care in ZIP 28604
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
Visit candidates in ZIP 28604, Banner Elk, NC when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.
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This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-05. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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