Facility profile · CCN 345203
Life Care Center Of Banner Elk
7 federal citations on record .
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 20267
Total citations
7
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
5
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
7 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Aug 6, 2025 | F761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard |
| Aug 6, 2025 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard |
| Aug 21, 2024 | F700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard |
| Aug 21, 2024 | F679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard |
| Aug 21, 2024 | F565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard |
| May 24, 2023 | F688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard |
About this record
A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court
judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have
the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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