The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Elderberry Health Care
Marshall, NC · Medicare-certified · 80 beds
In good standing
For-profit
3 of 5 overall
Elderberry Health Care in Marshall, NC has a 3-star overall rating, with average health inspection results but lower staffing and quality measure ratings. Reported nursing staffing is 2.95 hours per resident day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9503 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: November 19, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9503.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.45
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.57
- Nurse aides
- 1.93
- Weekend nursing
- 2.55
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
37.5%29.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.5%7.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
11.8%10.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
7.7%3%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
6.5%9.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
1.5%0%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.9%36.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
31.6%9.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.7%14.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%6.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.1%18.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.6%11.1%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.9%88.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—49.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.3%88.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited June 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited June 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents received food prepared in a form that met their individual needs. Cited June 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 805 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 71.9 residents on an average day (90% of 80 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.