Life Care Center of Banner Elk
185 Norwood Hollow Road, Banner Elk, NC, 28604
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Centers of America · For profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 5
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- of 5
- Staffing
- 2
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 5
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 118
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Developers Investment Company Inc | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Preston, Forrest | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Kilpatrick, Lynn | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Laws, Brandy | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Solomon, Jennifer | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Cross, Cindy | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Henry, Terry | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Lay, Lisa | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Swanker, Richard | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Thurmond, Joan | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Developers Investment Company Inc | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Barker, Joseph | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Fletcher, Todd | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Kilpatrick, Lynn | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Laws, Brandy | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Preston, Aubrey | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Solomon, Jennifer | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Ziegler, James | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Barker, Joseph | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Kilpatrick, Lynn | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Preston, Forrest | ADP OF THE SNF |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Avery County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Care Of Biscoe CCN 345000 | Biscoe, NC | 3 | 3 | 2 | Not shown | $15,350 |
| Hillcrest Convalescent Center CCN 345001 | Durham, NC | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center CCN 345002 | Wilmington, NC | 5 | 5 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
| Silas Creek Rehabilitation Center CCN 345003 | Winston Salem, NC | 5 | 5 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Person Memorial Hospital CCN 345004 | Roxboro, NC | 1 | 2 | 1 | Not shown | $65,099 |
| Blumenthal Health and Rehabilitation Center CCN 345006 | Greensboro, NC | 1 | 1 | 2 | Shown | $217,768 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Life Care Center of Banner Elk's CMS rating?
Life Care Center of Banner Elk has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Life Care Center of Banner Elk located?
Life Care Center of Banner Elk is located at 185 Norwood Hollow Road, Banner Elk, NC, 28604 in Avery County, and CMS lists 118 certified beds.
Does Life Care Center of Banner Elk have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Life Care Center of Banner Elk over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Life Care Center of Banner Elk's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Life Care Center of Banner Elk's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 5 across 1 facilities in Avery County, and 2.94 across North Carolina. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Life Care Center of Banner Elk's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Life Care Center of Banner Elk's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 345203
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 118
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 7 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2025 | 0690 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 0761 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 0565 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 0679 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 0700 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 12, 2024 |
| May 24, 2023 | 0688 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 12, 2023 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.