Big Elm Retirement & Nursing Centers
Detailed report on the nursing home located in Kannapolis, North Carolina (NC).
Big Elm Retirement & Nursing Centers is a small, for-profit, nursing home with 50 beds based at 1285 West A Street in Kannapolis, NC. The facility has 45 residents indicating 90% of its beds are occupied, which is about average within this state. The provider participates in the medicare & medicaid programs and provides resident & family counseling services. The home is not located in a hospital or continuing care retirement community and is fully sprinklered. A total of 109 Medicare patients were given 4,347 days of non-swing bed care and services in 2006, and the provider was reimbursed $1,368,298 by Medicare. 91 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $165,450 by Medicare for these services.
On a state level, the number of registered nurse hours per resident per day is much lower than average. Certified nursing assistant hours per resident per day is average. The number of licensed practical or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is higher than average. Licensed staff hours per resident per day is average.
When compared to other nursing homes in the state, it is more likely for long-stay residents to have moderate to severe pain, long-stay residents to be physically restrained, long-stay residents to be more depressed or anxious, long-stay residents to have a urinary tract infection, and short-stay residents to have delirium at Big Elm Retirement & Nursing Centers.
When compared to other nursing homes in the state, it is less likely for long-stay residents to have catheter inserted and left, long-stay residents to spend most of their time in bed, and short-stay residents to be given a influenza vaccination.
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Ownership Type
Multiple Ownership
Address
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Phone Number
Geographic Coordinates
Programs Accepted
Counseling Available
Sprinkler System
The amount of the facility that is sprinklered. All fire code regulations at different locations must be met.
Fully Sprinklered









Beds
The total number of beds the facility operates. Each resident is assigned to a single bed.
- This Provider
- 50
- Kannapolis Average
- 79
- Cabarrus County Average
- 91
- North Carolina Average
- 103
- United States Average
- 106
Beds Occupied
The percentage of total beds that are occupied by residents.
- This Provider
- 90.00%
- Kannapolis
- 91.50%
- Cabarrus County
- 82.00%
- North Carolina
- 86.71%
- United States
- 84.18%
Residents
The total number of residents residing at the facility.
- This Provider
- 45
- Kannapolis Average
- 72
- Cabarrus County Average
- 83
- North Carolina Average
- 90
- United States Average
- 90
Located in a Hospital

Indicates whether the facility is located within a hospital.
- This Provider
- No
- Kannapolis
- 0 (0.00%)
- Cabarrus County
- 0 (0.00%)
- North Carolina
- 37 (8.77%)
- United States
- 1,271 (8.03%)
Located in a CCRC

Indicates whether the facility is located within a continuing care retirement community.
- This Provider
- No
- Kannapolis
- 0 (0.00%)
- Cabarrus County
- 1 (12.50%)
- North Carolina
- 37 (8.77%)
- United States
- 1,255 (7.93%)
Recent Surveys
- 01/18/2007 - Fire Safety Survey
- 12/07/2006 - Health Survey
- 01/06/2006 - Fire Safety Survey
- 11/09/2005 - Health Survey
- 12/01/2004 - Fire Safety Survey
- 10/28/2004 - Health Survey
Staff

RN Hours Per Resident
The average number of registered nurse hours per resident per day.
- This Provider
- 0.45
- Kannapolis Average
- 0.38
- Cabarrus County Average
- 0.44
- North Carolina Average
- 0.68
- United States Average
- 0.64
CNA Hours Per Resident
The average number of certified nursing assistant hours per resident per day.
- This Provider
- 2.62
- Kannapolis Average
- 2.25
- Cabarrus County Average
- 2.22
- North Carolina Average
- 2.34
- United States Average
- 2.34
LPNLVN Hours Per Resident
The average number of licensed practical or vocational nurse hours per resident per day.
- This Provider
- 1.02
- Kannapolis Average
- 0.98
- Cabarrus County Average
- 0.87
- North Carolina Average
- 0.86
- United States Average
- 0.79
Licensed Staff Hours Per Resident
The average number of licensed staff hours per resident per day.
- This Provider
- 1.47
- Kannapolis Average
- 1.36
- Cabarrus County Average
- 1.31
- North Carolina Average
- 1.54
- United States Average
- 1.43
Quality Measures

Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination
The percentage of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season.
- This Provider
- 79.00%
- Kannapolis
- 87.00%
- Cabarrus County
- 85.29%
- North Carolina
- 85.33%
- United States
- 86.01%
Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased
The percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased.
Not Available - The number of residents is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores
The percentage of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores.
Not Available - The number of residents is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained
The percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained.
- This Provider
- 10.00%
- Kannapolis
- 9.00%
- Cabarrus County
- 7.71%
- North Carolina
- 7.69%
- United States
- 5.63%
Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels
The percentage of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder.
Not Available - The number of residents is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed
The percentage of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair.
- This Provider
- 6.00%
- Kannapolis
- 3.00%
- Cabarrus County
- 9.00%
- North Carolina
- 8.74%
- United States
- 4.39%
Long-Stay Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection
The percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection.
- This Provider
- 32.00%
- Kannapolis
- 20.00%
- Cabarrus County
- 14.29%
- North Carolina
- 10.67%
- United States
- 8.83%
Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination
The percentage of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season.
- This Provider
- 50.00%
- Kannapolis
- 70.00%
- Cabarrus County
- 66.43%
- North Carolina
- 69.54%
- United States
- 72.85%
Short-Stay Residents With Delirium
The percentage of short-stay residents with delirium.
- This Provider
- 8.00%
- Kannapolis
- 4.50%
- Cabarrus County
- 2.43%
- North Carolina
- 1.83%
- United States
- 2.12%
Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores
The percentage of short-stay residents with pressure sores.
- This Provider
- 15.00%
- Kannapolis
- 13.50%
- Cabarrus County
- 15.29%
- North Carolina
- 15.39%
- United States
- 17.46%
Long-Stay Residents Given Pneumococcal Vaccination
The percentage of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination.
- This Provider
- 61.00%
- Kannapolis
- 78.00%
- Cabarrus County
- 63.71%
- North Carolina
- 73.74%
- United States
- 79.81%
Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain
The percentage of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain.
- This Provider
- 6.00%
- Kannapolis
- 4.50%
- Cabarrus County
- 3.57%
- North Carolina
- 3.70%
- United States
- 4.53%
Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores
The percentage of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores.
Not Available - The number of residents is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Long-Stay Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious
The percentage of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious.
- This Provider
- 26.00%
- Kannapolis
- 19.00%
- Cabarrus County
- 15.57%
- North Carolina
- 16.48%
- United States
- 14.45%
Long-Stay Residents Who Have Catheter Inserted and Left
The percentage of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder.
- This Provider
- 2.00%
- Kannapolis
- 3.00%
- Cabarrus County
- 3.86%
- North Carolina
- 4.65%
- United States
- 5.89%
Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move Around Their Room Got Worse
The percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse.
Not Available - The number of residents is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight
The percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight.
Not Available - The number of residents is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Short-Stay Residents Given Pneumococcal Vaccination
The percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination.
- This Provider
- 63.00%
- Kannapolis
- 73.00%
- Cabarrus County
- 59.00%
- North Carolina
- 67.95%
- United States
- 73.02%
Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain
The percentage of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain.
- This Provider
- 19.00%
- Kannapolis
- 22.00%
- Cabarrus County
- 17.71%
- North Carolina
- 17.87%
- United States
- 20.65%
Treatment Figures

Non-Swing Bed Patients
The number of non-swing bed patients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.
- This Provider
- 109
- Kannapolis Average
- 233
- Cabarrus County Average
- 186
- North Carolina Average
- 139
- United States Average
- 133
Non-Swing Bed Patient Discharges
The number of non-swing bed patient discharges made by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.
- This Provider
- 85
- Kannapolis Average
- 243
- Cabarrus County Average
- 178
- North Carolina Average
- 115
- United States Average
- 124
Non-Swing Bed Utilization Days
The number of days of non-swing bed care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.
- This Provider
- 4,347
- Kannapolis Average
- 8,321
- Cabarrus County Average
- 7,034
- North Carolina Average
- 4,920
- United States Average
- 4,470
Outpatients
The number of outpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part B in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.
These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.
- This Provider
- 91
- Kannapolis Average
- 90
- Cabarrus County Average
- 92
- North Carolina Average
- 363
- United States Average
- 301
Financials

Medicare Non-Swing Bed Payments
The total non-swing bed associated Medicare Part A payments made to this provider in 2006. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.
- This Provider
- $1,368,298
- Kannapolis Average
- $2,571,407
- Cabarrus County Average
- $2,161,980
- North Carolina Average
- $1,307,606
- United States Average
- $1,318,701
Medicare Payments Per Non-Swing Bed Utilization Day
The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non-swing bed utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.
- This Provider
- $315
- Kannapolis Average
- $309
- Cabarrus County Average
- $307
- North Carolina Average
- $266
- United States Average
- $295
Medicare Outpatient Payments
The total outpatient associated Medicare Part B payments made to this provider in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.
These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.
- This Provider
- $165,450
- Kannapolis Average
- $151,337
- Cabarrus County Average
- $120,616
- North Carolina Average
- $298,472
- United States Average
- $266,523
Medicare Payments Per Non-Swing Bed Patient
The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non-swing bed patient in 2006. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.
- This Provider
- $12,553
- Kannapolis Average
- $11,036
- Cabarrus County Average
- $11,639
- North Carolina Average
- $9,438
- United States Average
- $9,943
Medicare Payments Per Non-Swing Bed Patient Discharge
The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non-swing bed patient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.
- This Provider
- $16,098
- Kannapolis Average
- $10,582
- Cabarrus County Average
- $12,146
- North Carolina Average
- $11,347
- United States Average
- $10,652
Medicare Payments Per Outpatient
The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part B covered outpatient in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.
These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.
- This Provider
- $1,818
- Kannapolis Average
- $1,691
- Cabarrus County Average
- $1,313
- North Carolina Average
- $821
- United States Average
- $885
Deficiencies
07/03/2007 - Resident Assessment

- Type:
- Health
- Category:
- Resident Assessment
- Issue:
- Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Found Via:
- Complaint
- Scope:
- Isolated
- Level of Harm:
- Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
- Date Found:
- 07/03/2007
- Date Fixed:
- 08/21/2007
01/18/2007 - Exits and Egress

- Type:
- Fire Safety
- Category:
- Exits and Egress
- Issue:
- exits that are accessible at all times.
- Found Via:
- Survey
- Scope:
- Isolated
- Level of Harm:
- Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
- Date Found:
- 01/18/2007
- Date Fixed:
- 03/05/2007
01/18/2007 - Smoke Compartmentation and Control

- Type:
- Fire Safety
- Category:
- Smoke Compartmentation and Control
- Issue:
- walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.
- Found Via:
- Survey
- Scope:
- Isolated
- Level of Harm:
- Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
- Date Found:
- 01/18/2007
- Date Fixed:
- 03/05/2007
01/18/2007 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems

- Type:
- Fire Safety
- Category:
- Automatic Sprinkler Systems
- Issue:
- automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
- Found Via:
- Survey
- Scope:
- Isolated
- Level of Harm:
- Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
- Date Found:
- 01/18/2007
- Date Fixed:
- 03/05/2007
01/18/2007 - Electrical

- Type:
- Fire Safety
- Category:
- Electrical
- Issue:
- weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.
- Found Via:
- Survey
- Scope:
- Isolated
- Level of Harm:
- Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
- Date Found:
- 01/18/2007
- Date Fixed:
- 03/05/2007
12/07/2006 - Mistreatment

- Type:
- Health
- Category:
- Mistreatment
- Issue:
- Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.
- Found Via:
- Survey
- Scope:
- Isolated
- Level of Harm:
- Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
- Date Found:
- 12/07/2006
- Date Fixed:
- 01/04/2007
12/07/2006 - Administration

- Type:
- Health
- Category:
- Administration
- Issue:
- Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents.
- Found Via:
- Survey
- Scope:
- Isolated
- Level of Harm:
- Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
- Date Found:
- 12/07/2006
- Date Fixed:
- 01/04/2007
06/02/2006 - Environmental

- Type:
- Health
- Category:
- Environmental
- Issue:
- Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.
- Found Via:
- Complaint
- Scope:
- Isolated
- Level of Harm:
- Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
- Date Found:
- 06/02/2006
- Date Fixed:
- 07/19/2006
03/17/2006 - Resident Rights

- Type:
- Health
- Category:
- Resident Rights
- Issue:
- Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged.
- Found Via:
- Complaint
- Scope:
- Isolated
- Level of Harm:
- Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
- Date Found:
- 03/17/2006
- Date Fixed:
- 04/14/2006
03/17/2006 - Quality Care

- Type:
- Health
- Category:
- Quality Care
- Issue:
- Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.
- Found Via:
- Complaint
- Scope:
- Isolated
- Level of Harm:
- Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
- Date Found:
- 03/17/2006
- Date Fixed:
- 04/14/2006
03/17/2006 - Quality Care

- Type:
- Health
- Category:
- Quality Care
- Issue:
- Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.
- Found Via:
- Complaint
- Scope:
- Isolated
- Level of Harm:
- Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
- Date Found:
- 03/17/2006
- Date Fixed:
- 04/14/2006
03/17/2006 - Pharmacy Service

- Type:
- Health
- Category:
- Pharmacy Service
- Issue:
- 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects.
- Found Via:
- Complaint
- Scope:
- Isolated
- Level of Harm:
- Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
- Date Found:
- 03/17/2006
- Date Fixed:
- 04/14/2006
03/17/2006 - Administration

- Type:
- Health
- Category:
- Administration
- Issue:
- Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident.
- Found Via:
- Complaint
- Scope:
- Isolated
- Level of Harm:
- Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
- Date Found:
- 03/17/2006
- Date Fixed:
- 04/14/2006
01/06/2006 - Furnishings and Decorations

- Type:
- Fire Safety
- Category:
- Furnishings and Decorations
- Issue:
- exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.
- Found Via:
- Survey
- Scope:
- Isolated
- Level of Harm:
- Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
- Date Found:
- 01/06/2006
- Date Fixed:
- 03/07/2006
01/06/2006 - Hazardous Area

- Type:
- Fire Safety
- Category:
- Hazardous Area
- Issue:
- construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.
- Found Via:
- Survey
- Scope:
- Isolated
- Level of Harm:
- Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
- Date Found:
- 01/06/2006
- Date Fixed:
- 03/07/2006
11/09/2005 - Quality Care

- Type:
- Health
- Category:
- Quality Care
- Issue:
- Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.
- Found Via:
- Survey
- Scope:
- Isolated
- Level of Harm:
- Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
- Date Found:
- 11/09/2005
- Date Fixed:
- 12/07/2005
10/28/2004 - Quality Care

- Type:
- Health
- Category:
- Quality Care
- Issue:
- Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.
- Found Via:
- Survey
- Scope:
- Isolated
- Level of Harm:
- Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
- Date Found:
- 10/28/2004
- Date Fixed:
- 11/25/2004
Reviews and Ratings
(Details have not been substantiated)A Review by Anonymous

- Overall:
- Care:
- Staff:
- Facility:
- Promptness:
- Insurance:
- Medicare
- Details:
My mother stayed at Big Elm for Rehab twice. Each time she had a private room. Yes, the rooms have older furnishings, but her room was always clean. Most of the CNAs and Nurses were incredible...always looking out for my mother, even though she can be a difficult at times. My mom said the food was delicious (she has been at 2 other rehab centers). Whenever I had a problem, I was able to reach out to the owner, Tom Gatewood, who handled the situation immediately (e.g., my mother's bottom dentures were taken and never recovered, but Big Elm helped her get another set)...he was wonderful to work with! Most of the other administrative staff was great as well, especially the PT personnel. There were exceptional CNAs and it was great when those were on duty. As we know, CNAs are overworked and underpaid, so I appreciated all they did for my mother. My mother has stayed at Pruitt in Harrisburg and Big Elm far showed kindness, patience, and general warmth, unlike Pruitt . As in any hospital, rehab, nursing home, etc., it is important to be the advocate for your loved one. Big Elm was a wonderful rehab facility! Highly recommend!
- Member:
- Anonymous
- Date:
- Saturday, July 14, 2018 8:55 AM MST
Discussions
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Kannapolis at a Glance
Kannapolis has a total population of 36,910, of which 8,918 are children under the age of 18 and 5,754 are seniors 65 and older. The median age is 36.0.
- Total Population:
- 36,910
- Median Age:
- 36.0
- Males:
- 17,853 (48.4%)
- Female:
- 19,057 (51.6%)
- Children (0-17):
- 8,918 (24.2%)
- Adults (18-64):
- 22,238 (60.2%)
- Seniors (65+):
- 5,754 (15.6%)
- Age Breakdown:
- Married:
- 16,730 (45.3%)
- Divorced:
- 3,195 (8.7%)
- Marriage Breakdown:
- Hispanic Ethnicity:
- 2,337 (6.33%)
- White:
- 28,695 (77.74%)
- African American:
- 6,072 (16.45%)
- Asian:
- 319 (0.86%)
- Pacific Islander:
- 5 (0.01%)
- Indian:
- 125 (0.34%)
- Other:
- 1,265 (3.43%)
- Two or More:
- 429 (1.16%)
- Racial Breakdown:
Health
The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.44, which does not include institutionalized individuals.
- Disabilities:
- 0.44 (Per Capita)
- Dialysis Centers:
- 1
- Doctors:
- 94
- Home Agencies:
- 1
- Hospitals:
- 0
- Nursing Homes:
- 2
- Medical Suppliers:
- 13
- Rehab Centers:
- 0
Wealth
The median family income is $42,445 while the median household income is $35,532. Roughly 10.29% of the population live in poverty.
- Family Income:
- $42,445
- Household Income:
- $35,532
- In Poverty:
- 10.29%
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