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Pelican Health at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC · Medicare-certified · 120 beds

Needs attention
Special Focus candidateFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall

Pelican Health at Charlotte has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating; it is a Special Focus Facility candidate, has received $34,690 in fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.32 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.3179 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: April 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $34,690special focus facility

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3179.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.72
Licensed practical nurses
0.77
Nurse aides
1.83
Weekend nursing
2.91

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 73%
Registered nurse turnover: 77%

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

14.6%14%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

0%0%No change

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

3.3%2.1%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

1.5%7.5%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

5.1%15%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

16.9%

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

27.9%16.4%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

8%0%Improving

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

37%38.2%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

3.2%12.9%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

100%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

97.3%98.6%Improving

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

100%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

92.5%100%Improving

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: K

The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: K

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: G

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $8,673 was recorded.

  4. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $8,672 was recorded.

  5. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  6. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $13,343 was recorded.

  7. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $13,342 was recorded.

  8. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.

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  9. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $17,345 was recorded.

  10. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.

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  11. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 20 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 7 fines · $88,270 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Mar 2, 2026

    $8,673
  • Federal fine

    Mar 2, 2026

    $8,672
  • Federal fine

    Feb 3, 2025

    $17,345
  • Federal fine

    Dec 11, 2023

    $7,409
  • Federal fine

    Nov 20, 2023

    $1,764
  • Federal fine

    Oct 30, 2023

    $3,174
  • Federal fine

    Jul 21, 2023

    $41,233

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · 84 homes · 2.5 stars avg
Occupancy
67.9 residents on an average day (57% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 45 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.