Elderberry Health Care
Marshall, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345319) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (828) 252-1790 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elderberry Health Care in Marshall, NC has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Elderberry Health Care reports total nurse staffing of about 2.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.7%.
Elderberry Health Care has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Elderberry Health Care is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 80 certified beds and an average daily census of 69.3 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since May 14, 1990, and CMS records show no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elderberry Health Care holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a staffing rating of 3 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 2.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.7% annually.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials. CMS's data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Elderberry Health Care in the data provided.
No chain ownership information was included in the available data for this facility. Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and current status directly on CMS Care Compare, as ratings and penalty data are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elderberry Health Care has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below North Carolina's state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Elderberry Health Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 2.94 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 38.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Elderberry Health Care has 80 certified beds and an average daily census of 69.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information was provided in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 14, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (1 star), and an overall combined rating (2 stars) that reflects all three.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The available data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 828-252-1790 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 828-252-1790 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345319?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.