Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers — Nursing Home in Kannapolis, NC
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 50 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 47.0 |
| CMS Certification Number | 345342 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.50 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.58 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers had 4 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (August 28, 2025).
Inspection Findings — August 28, 2025
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Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. (Level D)Corrected — September 22, 2025
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Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. (Level B)Corrected — September 22, 2025
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — September 22, 2025
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — September 22, 2025
Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers is a 50-bed nursing home in Kannapolis, North Carolina. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident day, above the North Carolina average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in August 2025, cited 4 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Staffing appears to be a relative strength, with more nursing time available per resident than is typical in the state. Ask how the facility addressed its most recent inspection findings around resident-centered care and maintaining a safe, homelike environment so you understand what changes were made and how ongoing compliance is monitored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers's CMS star rating?
Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers?
Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers reports 4.50467 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers had 4 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers have?
Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers has 50 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Kannapolis Health and Rehabilitation — 1/5 — 3.8 mi
- The Greens at Cabarrus — 5/5 — 4.4 mi
- Five Oaks Rehabilitation and Care Center — 1/5 — 4.6 mi
- Accordius Health at Concord — 1/5 — 5.1 mi
- Cabarrus Health and Rehabilitation Center — 1/5 — 6.4 mi
- The Gardens of Taylor Glen Retirement Community — 4/5 — 7.0 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.