Life Care Center of Banner Elk is a 4-star (above average) rated 118-bed nursing home in Banner Elk, North Carolina. It has 3 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. Its quality ratings have declined in recent months. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated July 2026

life care center of banner elk

185 Norwood Hollow Road · Banner Elk, NC 28604
4
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
4 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
3 / 5
Trend
declining
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.41
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.18
RN Turnover
28.6%
Total Staff Turnover
17.6%
Facility Info
Beds
118
Avg. Residents/Day
66
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
3
Complaint Deficiencies
0
Total Fines
$0
Number of Penalties
0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Life Care Center of Banner Elk?
Life Care Center of Banner Elk has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (Above Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Life Care Center of Banner Elk been fined or penalized?
Life Care Center of Banner Elk has no penalty records on file with CMS.
How many deficiencies does Life Care Center of Banner Elk have?
Life Care Center of Banner Elk has 3 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Life Care Center of Banner Elk accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Life Care Center of Banner Elk accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Life Care Center of Banner Elk compare to other nursing homes in Banner Elk?
Visit our Banner Elk, North Carolina nursing homes page to see how Life Care Center of Banner Elk ranks against other facilities in the area.