D68

Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers

Grade D 68/100 composite score

For profit - Individual

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
2/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

50

Ownership

For profit - Individual

Total Fines

$15,873

Last Survey

N/A

1285 West A Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081
7049320000

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.60h
LPN
0.94h
CNA
3.59h
Total
5.13h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

GATEWOOD, THOMAS

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Oct 2005

GATEWOOD, THOMAS

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Nov 2005

ENNIS, ANN

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Mar 2010

Penalties & Fines (1)

$15,873total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Mar 29, 2023Fine$15,873

Health Inspection Deficiencies (16)

August 28, 2025Health4 deficiencies
0553DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 22, 2025
0568BNo harm, Pattern

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 22, 2025
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 22, 2025
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 22, 2025
July 11, 2024Health5 deficiencies
0554DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 4, 2024
0576CNo harm, Widespread

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 4, 2024
0584BNo harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 4, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 4, 2024
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 4, 2024
March 29, 2023Health7 deficiencies1 severe
0623BNo harm, Pattern

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2023
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2023
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2023
0867EMinimal harm, Pattern

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 17, 2023
0883EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2023
0887EMinimal harm, Pattern

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2023
0607LImmediate jeopardy, Widespread

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers?

Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers in Kannapolis, North Carolina has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 67.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers?

Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers have?

Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers has 16 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers been fined?

Yes. Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers has $15,873 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.

How many beds does Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers have?

Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers has 50 certified beds with approximately 46 current residents (92% occupancy). The facility is located at 1285 West A Street, Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081. It is a for profit - individual facility.

Data Disclaimer

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