Life Care Center Of Banner Elk - BANNER ELK, NC - Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Report  
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General Information
Category: Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
LIFE CARE CENTER OF BANNER ELK
(828) 898-5136
185 NORWOOD HOLLOW ROAD PO BOX 2199
BANNER ELK, NC 28604
Last inspected: 01/27/05
Certified Bed Count: 118
Total Residents: 91
Occupancy: 77%
Ownership: For profit - Partnership
Inside Hospital: NO
Resident Nurse: 0.31
LPN/LVN Care: 0.77
C.N.A. Care: 1.72
Total Staff: 0
Total Licensed Staff: 0
(All hours are per Resident per Day)
Resident Survey
Measure Score County Ave State Ave Updated
Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores 11 %     01/27/05
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder 43 %     01/27/05
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious 27 %     01/27/05
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain 21 %     01/27/05
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder 8 %     01/27/05
Percent of Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight 13 %     01/27/05
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair 5 %     01/27/05
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained 5 %     01/27/05
Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse 17 %     01/27/05
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased 23 %     01/27/05
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection 14 %     01/27/05
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain 39 %     01/27/05
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium 2 %     01/27/05
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores 12 %     01/27/05

Life Care Center Of Banner Elk - Nursing Home Treatment Deficiencies

Severity Scope Level of Nursing Home Neglect Updated
Category Deficiency
 
Pattern Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety 07/31/03
Mistreatment Deficiencies Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others.
 
Pattern Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety 07/31/03
Mistreatment Deficiencies Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.
 
Isolated Actual harm 03/05/03
Quality Care Deficiencies Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.
 
Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 07/31/03
Administration Deficiencies Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident.
 
Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 07/31/03
Mistreatment Deficiencies 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.
 
Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 03/05/03
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Provide special eating equipment and utensils for each resident who needs them.
 
Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 03/05/03
Quality Care Deficiencies Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.
 
Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 12/10/03
Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met.
 
Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 12/10/03
Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable.
 
Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 12/10/03
Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.
 
Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 03/05/03
Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.
 
Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 03/05/03
Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.

Life Care Center Of Banner Elk - Nursing Home Inspections - Nursing Home Abuse Report

No inspection results have been reported.
Medicare Suppliers in BANNER ELK
Out of 2
ECKERD CORPORATION
Pharmacy/Drug Store
(828)898-8971
4059 NC HIGHWAY 105 S
BANNER ELK, NC 28604
MOUNTAIN APOTHECARY INC
Pharmacy/Drug Store
(828)898-4271
110 PARK AVE
BANNER ELK, NC 28604
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