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Health Inspection

Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers

August 28, 2025 · Kannapolis, NC · 1285 West A Street
Citations 4
CMS Rating 4/5
Beds 50
Provider ID 345342
Healthcare Facility
Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers
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Inspection Summary

Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers in Kannapolis, NC — inspection on August 28, 2025.

Found 4 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0553
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers in Kannapolis, NC for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0553 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-28.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-22.

Federal health inspectors cited Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers in Kannapolis, NC for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0568 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-28.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Scope/Severity Level B: isolated, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers.

Correction Status: No revisit needed.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-22.

Federal health inspectors cited Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers in Kannapolis, NC for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-28.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-22.

Federal health inspectors cited Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers in Kannapolis, NC for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-28.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-22.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Kannapolis, NC, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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