Nursing homes in Banner Elk, NC
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Banner Elk, part of the Avery area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 5★, above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Banner Elk, North Carolina, and the surrounding Avery County area have access to high-quality long-term care options. Currently, there is one nursing home facility serving the 28604 ZIP code, which holds a perfect 5-star overall rating according to CMS Care Compare data. Life Care Center of Banner Elk is the top-rated provider in the region, reflecting a commitment to meeting federal quality standards for local senior care.
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avg 5★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Banner Elk
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Banner Elk
- All homes in Banner Elk score 3★ or higher on compliance, a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Banner Elk reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating, a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Banner Elk
| Life Care Center of Banner Elk LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
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