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Nursing homes in Macon County, North Carolina
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Macon County, North Carolina, with 280 beds between them.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies over three cycles, 7.5 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $6K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Macon County | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 419 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 7.5 | 17.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $6K | $15M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eckerd Living Center | Highlands | 80 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8.8 | — | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Franklin | 200 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 7.0 | $6K | 5 Jun 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | 3 |
| F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | 2 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
| F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | 1 |
| F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
Chains present: Hca Healthcare (1), Principle Long Term Care (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Macon County, North Carolina?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 280 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Macon County have the highest CMS ratings?
Eckerd Living Center (5 stars), Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (2 stars)
How do Macon County nursing homes compare with North Carolina?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 7.5 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.