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Eckerd Living Center
Nursing home Highlands, NC
250 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741 · (828) 526-1315
Overall rating 5
Health inspections 4
Staffing 5
Quality of resident care 3
Certified beds80
Residents on an average day45
OwnershipFor profit - Partnership · HCA Healthcare
Medicare-certified sinceApr 28, 1993
Ratings compared with North Carolina and the U.S. average
| Measure | This provider | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Health inspections | 4 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | 5 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Quality of resident care | 3 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
Nurse staffing compared with North Carolina and the U.S.
| Measure | This provider | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.35 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.16 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover (lower is better) | 36.7% | 49% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover (lower is better) | 0% | 45.6% | 42.9% |
Fines and payment denials (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing homes - Provider Information (released Sep 30, 2026).