Nursing homes in Highlands, NC
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Highlands, part of the Macon 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 Highlands, North Carolina, have access to one nursing home facility within the 28741 ZIP code, according to data from CMS Care Compare. Located in Macon County, this facility maintains an impressive five-star overall rating. Eckerd Living Center, operated by HCA Healthcare, is the city’s single nursing home and currently holds this top-tier CMS designation, reflecting high standards in quality of care and staffing metrics for the region.
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avg 5★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Highlands
- All homes in Highlands score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 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 Highlands
| Eckerd Living Center HCA HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.