Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers
1285 West A Street, Kannapolis, NC, 28081
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Gatewood, Thomas · For profit - Individual.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 4
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- of 5
- Staffing
- 4
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 3
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 50
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Gatewood, Thomas | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Ennis, Ann | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Gatewood, Thomas | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Rowan 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers's CMS rating?
Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers located?
Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers is located at 1285 West A Street, Kannapolis, NC, 28081 in Rowan County, and CMS lists 50 certified beds.
Does Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.11 across 9 facilities in Rowan 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 Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers'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)
- 345342
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Certified beds
- 50
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 16 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2025 | 0553 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 0568 | B | Standard | No revisit needed | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 0689 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 0695 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 0554 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 4, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 0576 | C | Standard | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction | Aug 4, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 0584 | B | Standard | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction | Aug 4, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 0689 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 4, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 4, 2024 |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 0607 | L | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 0623 | B | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 0812 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 0867 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 0883 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 0887 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 29, 2023 |
How to verify this data
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- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
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