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.
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
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.