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Elderberry Health Care

415 Elderberry Lane, Marshall, NC 28753 · Madison County

Elderberry Health Care, established in 1989, provides senior care services—Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Transitional Rehabilitation—in Madison County, NC.

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52
Fair
Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlookFills quickly

Typically 90% full (72 of 80 beds occupied on an average day).

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Marshall

Elderberry Health Care is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Marshall, NC, with 80 certified beds and an average of about 72 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 2.95 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.45 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 38.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average nurse staffing (2.95 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Marshall, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds
80
Avg. residents/day
72
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Independent
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
345319

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$8,570–$11,120/mo (median $9,570)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Asheville prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
2.95
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.45
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
38.7%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
3
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-11-19
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (18 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-11-19Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-11-19Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

2025-11-19Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

2024-08-28Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2024-08-28Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

2024-08-28Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2024-08-28Severity D — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

2024-08-28Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Daily activities & events
  • Library
  • Private rooms available

Location

415 Elderberry Lane, Marshall, NC

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Elderberry Health Care

How much does Elderberry Health Care cost?

Elderberry Health Care does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Marshall, NC area typically runs $8,570–$11,120 per month (median $9,570, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Elderberry Health Care's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Elderberry Health Care 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Elderberry Health Care?

Staff provide about 2.95 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 38.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Elderberry Health Care?

Elderberry Health Care has 18 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-11-19). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Elderberry Health Care have availability?

Typically 90% full (72 of 80 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Elderberry Health Care offer?

Elderberry Health Care in Marshall, NC offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 80 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Asheville.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Your next steps — this week

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  2. 2
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  3. 3
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  4. 4
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website

Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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