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.
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).
Last yrNowTrend
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).
Last yrNowTrend
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
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,673 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,672 was recorded.
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $13,343 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $13,342 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,345 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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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
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.