Nursing Homes in Highlands, North Carolina

There is 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home in Highlands, North Carolina, with an average CMS overall rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.

Total Facilities1
Avg CMS Rating5.0/5 ★
Medicare Certified100%
Medicaid Certified100%
CareQED Analysis

Highlands, NC has 1 nursing home facility, with 100% (1 of 1) rated 5 stars and 0% (0 of 1) rated 1-4 stars; the city's average CMS overall rating is 5.0 out of 5, which is 2.20 above the North Carolina average of 2.8. The highest-rated facility is Eckerd Living Center, rated 5 stars out of 5. Average nurse staffing in the city is 3.86 hours per resident day (HPRD), compared with the North Carolina average of 3.82 HPRD, which is 0.04 HPRD higher.

All Nursing Homes in Highlands

FacilityAddressCMS RatingMedicareMedicaidDeficiencies
Eckerd Living Center 250 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC, 28741 5 ★ 4

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes are in Highlands, North Carolina?

There are 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Highlands, North Carolina listed on CareQED.

What is the average nursing home rating in Highlands, North Carolina?

Nursing homes in Highlands, North Carolina have an average CMS overall rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Do nursing homes in Highlands accept Medicare and Medicaid?

100% of nursing homes in Highlands, North Carolina are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.

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.