Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers

Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers is a skilled nursing and assisted living facility in Kannapolis, North Carolina, offering a full continuum of care including rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living, and hospice services. The facility operates as a family-owned community where residents and families can interact directly with the owner.

The nursing center provides 50 certified skilled nursing facility beds, including a 20-bed rehabilitation unit and a 30-bed long-term care unit, with 24-hour nursing care and supervision. The assisted living component offers 80 beds with 24-hour nursing supervision and assistance with activities of daily living. All residents receive daily activities and benefit from flexible visiting hours to accommodate family schedules.

Big Elm emphasizes personalized care through its smaller size, which allows for close monitoring of residents, good staffing ratios, and shorter hallways creating a safe environment. The therapy department focuses on rehabilitation outcomes, with many residents able to return home following short-term stays. The facility serves seniors throughout Cabarrus, Rowan, and surrounding counties.

The community's approach centers on partnership with families during the transition process, recognizing the difficulty of placing a loved one in care. Staff are committed to providing 24-hour care in a safe environment, with particular attention to evidence-based clinical programs and advanced therapist training through the ACP advantage program.