Life Care Center of Banner Elk sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains, so you get nice views and a quiet setting, and they've set things up to feel homey with some touches like resort-like amenities for comfort, which is good if you want a calm place to recover or stay. This nursing home has a helpful map of the community and offers tours for folks who want to look around before moving in, and they work with families on payment options so people have choices. They let you bring pets with certain arrangements, which helps some people feel more at home, and they have a clear list of amenities and extra details if you ask. Staff members handle a range of care, including skilled nursing, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, post-operative recovery, inpatient and outpatient rehab, and help with daily living. Residents with complex health needs, like memory challenges or high-acuity medical issues, get specialized programs, including memory care and high-level nursing. The therapy services are pretty thorough and cover physical, occupational, and speech therapies, with their own unit for speech-language pathology, and you'll find advanced therapy equipment right in the building, which is good for people needing wound care or therapies like suction and oxygen. The facility offers palliative and hospice care and can provide respite care for families or caregivers, giving everyone a short break. The place is run by a dedicated care team and has nurses and therapists onsite 24 hours a day, and they update their Facebook page for families who want news. Life Care Center of Banner Elk is known for its caring environment, high standards, and accreditation, and since it's a part of Life Care Centers of America, they use proven practices for elderly care. They take pride in individualized care plans so people get what they need, and they have an easy online form where you can give feedback or ask questions. This is a trusted option for elder care in Banner Elk, North Carolina, and works well for those needing skilled nursing, memory support, or rehabilitation with serene mountain surroundings.
Life Care Center of Banner Elk
185 Norwood Hollow Rd, Banner Elk, NC, 28604- Assisted living
- Memory care
- Skilled nursing
Caring staff but building concerns
I found the staff overwhelmingly caring, friendly and attentive, the place very clean, meals and activities solid, and therapy/rehab excellent - it felt family-like and supportive. However the building shows its age, staffing and communication can be inconsistent, and I noted reports of occasional neglectful lapses and serious incidents that warrant concern. I'd recommend it for strong, compassionate care and rehab - but visit, ask detailed questions, and confirm staffing and medical protocols first.
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Healthcare services
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Medication management
- Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
- 12-16 hour nursing
- 24-hour call system
- 24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
- Diabetes diet
- Meal preparation and service
- Restaurant-style dining
- Special dietary restrictions
Room
- Air-conditioning
- Cable
- Fully furnished
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Kitchenettes
- Private bathrooms
- Telephone
- Wifi
Transportation
- Community operated transportation
- Transportation arrangement
- Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Common areas
- Beauty salon
- Computer center
- Dining room
- Fitness room
- Gaming room
- Garden
- Outdoor space
- Small library
- Wellness center
Community services
- Concierge services
- Fitness programs
- Move-in coordination
Activities
- Community-sponsored activities
- Planned day trips
- Resident-run activities
- Scheduled daily activities
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About Life Care Center of Banner Elk
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Life Care Center of Banner Elk offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.
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The full address for this community is 185 Norwood Hollow Rd, Banner Elk, NC, 28604.
Yes, Life Care Center of Banner Elk offers respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
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