Nursing Homes in ZIP 28741 (Highlands, NC)
There are 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 28741, Highlands, NC, within this CMS data release (average rating 5.0 / 5 among rated providers).
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eckerd Living Center | 5.0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 80 | 44.8% | — | 0 |
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 28741
Data profile for ZIP 28741
Using CMS data, we can profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 28741: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at Eckerd Living Center (for-profit). 1 of these providers report 80 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 4.35 hours per resident-day. The current data records no federal penalties for the providers listed here.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 5.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Eckerd Living Center (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 80 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 4.35 |
| Avg RN turnover | Not reported |
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 28741
Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 28741, Highlands, NC, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
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Data sources
Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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