Eckerd Living Center
Nursing Home · Highlands, NC
Contact & location
250 Hospital DriveHighlands, NC 28741
Macon County
- Phone
- (828) 526-1315
- ZIP code
- 28741 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 80
- Residents per day
- 44.8 (56% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Legal name
- MH Eckerd Living Center Lllp
- Chain
- HCA Healthcare (3 facilities, avg 4.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- April 28, 1993
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.35 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.16 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.72 (state 0.89 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.47 (state 2.34 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.46 (state 3.40 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 36.7 (state 49.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 0.0 (state 45.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 10, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 4.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 7 health · 5 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-04-10 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-04-10 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-04-10 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2025-02-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-06 |
| 2025-02-19 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-06 |
| 2023-09-28 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-19 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| MH Master Holding Lllp (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 99% | |
| Frisco Holding II (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| HCA Healthcare INC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| HCA INC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Healthtrust INC - the Hospital Company (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Hercules Holding II (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Hti Hospital Holdings INC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| MH Hospital Holding INC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Emory, Ava (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Groesser, Tyler (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stover, Lani (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Groesser, Tyler (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Neal, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Eric (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| MH Master LLC (organization) | General Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| MH Master Holding Lllp (organization) | Limited Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| HCA INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Neal, Thomas (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Eric (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Eckerd Living Center?
Eckerd Living Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in North Carolina.
How many beds does Eckerd Living Center have?
It has 80 certified beds and cares for about 45 residents per day.
Has Eckerd Living Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Eckerd Living Center?
It is part of HCA Healthcare and is classified as for profit - partnership. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Eckerd Living Center?
(828) 526-1315. The facility is located at 250 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.