Holly G
Jun 2026
As a health care provider and the daughter of a recent rehab patient, I must say this is an awesome post acute rehab and LTC facility! The staff is very skilled and compassionate and go above and beyond to provide excellent care.
Eckerd Living Center
250 Hospital Drive
4.4(21 ratings)
1 / 4Quick Facts
- Total units
- 80
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Partnership
- Certified beds
- 80
- Hospital adjacency
- Physically attached to Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
- Therapy partner
- Rehab services provided via CarePartners partnership
- Physician oversight
- Each resident assigned a primary care physician
- Facility security
- Entire facility secured for resident safety
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Families consistently praise Eckerd Living Center for attentive, skilled nursing and rehab care, with several reviewers noting cleanliness and responsive administrative staff. Reviewers describe both short-term rehab and long-term/memory care experiences as positive, citing strong communication with families and coordinated therapy services.
The Good
- Attentive, compassionate nursing and CNA staff
- Skilled rehab team, including home visits
- Facility described as clean and well-run
- Responsive, communicative administrative team
- Individualized care plans praised by families
- CMS 5-star rated facility
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About Eckerd Living Center
Eckerd Living Center is a skilled nursing facility providing long-term care in Highlands, North Carolina. The 80-bed, CMS-rated 5-star facility is physically attached to Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, ensuring emergency and acute care are immediately accessible. The center operates under a Mission organization and uses an interdisciplinary team approach involving administrators, physicians, nurse managers, social workers, dieticians, therapists, and consultants to coordinate individualized care plans.
Each resident is assigned a primary care physician who oversees medical treatment, diagnostic procedures, and medication management. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment. Meals are served fine-dining style with choices of entrees, vegetables, starches, and desserts, with all diets liberalized to encourage weight maintenance and satisfaction.
Rehabilitation and wellness services are provided through a partnership with CarePartners, a leading therapy services provider. The facility offers wellness-centered rehabilitation across three disciplines designed to help residents improve overall health, manage chronic conditions, and maintain independence at the highest possible level.
The Activities Staff and Volunteers coordinate individual, small, and large group programs including bingo and games, music performances, crafts, religious services with a chaplain, book readings, and resident outings. Special activities include the monthly music groups C-Squares and Mountain Dulcimers, themed parties, and off-campus excursions such as fishing, bowling, and shopping via wheelchair-accessible bus and van with experienced drivers.
The entire facility is secure to provide a safe environment. The center emphasizes family involvement in the active care plan to ensure residents' loved ones remain integral to their care and well-being.
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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4.4overall · 21 ratings combined
4.4★ on Google (21)
Diana Stewart
May 2026
I just want to say thank you to All the beautiful souls at Eckerds Living Center for the loving kindness and support i received after back surgery, such wonderful care and help in getting me back home, i made lifetime friends with the staff and residents and they will forever be in my heart!!! 💜 They treated everyone with love respect and tender care, the best experience i have had coming out of surgery and learning to handle the pain and to take care of myself again, you can trust your loved ones to receive the best care here at Eckerds Living center, beautiful gardens, daily activities, incredible rehab facility Truly a blessing to be sent here for healing and learning to be self sufficient again or memory care for those who have been through alzheimer’s or dementia or other things that they may need daily support, I would definitely recommend Eckerds with 5plus stars, even the food is wonderful !!!
Calab Bowers
Mar 2026
My Grandmother was at Eckerd several years ago. We were very pleased with the care she received. The entire team was professional, caring, attentive, and individualized her care to meet her needs. The facility was always clean and smelled nice. The food was good. The therapy team was skilled and knowledgeable in her rehab needs. The CNAs and Nurses were compassionate and kind. The administrative team was responsive, supportive, and informative. Thankful for the wonderful care. I highly recommend Eckerd Living Center for skilled rehabilitation or for long term care needs.
Claire Neely
Mar 2026
We feel so lucky that my Dad was able to secure a room at Eckerd for his post-op rehab. The level of personalized care he received was above and beyond. His physical therapy team worked with him not only to build strength and mobility, but did a home visit to survey his setup, make recommendations for home modifications, and ensure that the exercises were setting him up for a successful transition back home. The nurses are highly qualified and attentive, he received excellent wound care from the on-staff specialist, and the facility is extremely well run by a communicative, professional administrative team. From managing and arranging transport for his out-of-town medical appointments, to handling documentation and processing for insurance claims, to communicating his personal and medical needs to him and the family, the level of care and service was top notch!
Rebecca Reed
Feb 2026
We have experience with multiple rehab and long-term care facilities across three different states while caring for our parents, and this is the only facility I can confidently recommend. During my nearly daily visits with my mother, I consistently saw staff cleaning, checking on residents, and offering help. The level of attentiveness and care was evident every time I walked through the doors, and it gave our family real peace of mind knowing she was in such capable and compassionate hands. 💙 THANK YOU to all of the staff!
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Eckerd Living Center offer?
Eckerd Living Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Eckerd Living Center located?
Eckerd Living Center is located at 250 Hospital Drive in Highlands, North Carolina.
What do families say about Eckerd Living Center?
Families consistently praise Eckerd Living Center for attentive, skilled nursing and rehab care, with several reviewers noting cleanliness and responsive administrative staff. Reviewers describe both short-term rehab and long-term/memory care experiences as positive, citing strong communication with families and coordinated therapy services.
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