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Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers in Kannapolis, NC

Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers is a nursing home community in Kannapolis, NC.

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  • Outdoors

    Entrance to a rehabilitation facility with a sign displaying its name.

  • Decor

    A creatively decorated car trunk designed to look like a playful monster.

  • Landscaping

    A freshly landscaped garden featuring a flowerbed with small plants and neatly trimmed bushes near a residential building.

  • Kitchen

    A vibrant corner of the kitchen adorned with colorful tassel decorations, perfect for a festive atmosphere.

  • Outdoor

    Entrance sign for Big Elm, marking a community or recreational area.

  • Healthcare

    A transportation bus for Big Elm Nursing and Retirement Center, featuring accessibility options.

1285 West A Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

2.7 from 35 reviews
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Overall Review of Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers

common 10 reviews mention this

Staff care is often praised

Residents and families frequently describe genuinely compassionate staff support.

Multiple reviews highlight staff who are kind, caring, and attentive during rehab and nursing care. Families describe smooth transitions and hands-on assistance, including nursing and support staff who helped them through difficult days. Some reviewers also note that even when staffing is tight, the nurses and aides try to provide the best care they can.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and upkeep concerns recur

Several reviews raise concerns about cleanliness, odors, and outdated conditions.

A recurring theme is that rooms and common areas felt dirty or poorly maintained, including reports of odors, dirty sheets, and stained linens. Some reviews mention pests like bedbugs and roaches, along with peeling or worn surfaces. Even when other parts of care were described positively, these upkeep issues still showed up often enough to be a major concern for families.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Food quality draws mixed feedback

Dining receives inconsistent feedback, with some reviewers dissatisfied with meals.

One review says the food was okay, but others describe meals as unfit or unpleasant. A reviewer criticizing dining also compares the food to something not meant for human consumption, while another says the dining facility and food were nasty. At the same time, at least one family mentions kindness from cafeteria staff, suggesting service can differ from meal quality.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Staffing and communication issues

Some reviews describe problems with staffing levels and responsiveness.

Several reviewers report short staffing and delays, including long waits for cleaning or checks and concerns about phones and weekend accessibility. Others mention communication breakdowns, such as administration not following up well on patient needs or missing documentation after a fall. Even reviewers who compliment individual nurses sometimes still point to understaffing as affecting how care was handled.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 50 resident community capacity 50 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Dorton Park (7.6 miles)
  • J.W. Mc Gee, Jr Park (7.9 miles)
  • Frank Liske Park (10.5 miles)
  • Glen Oak Green Park (13.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Weddington Internal Medicine and Pediatrics (7.7 miles)
  • Suburban Pediatrics (8.9 miles)
  • Southern Family Medicine (10.6 miles)
  • All Generations Audiology (10.6 miles)
  • Piedmont Healthcare (10.7 miles)
  • Tall Oaks Family Practice (11.4 miles)
  • Davidson Family Medicine (12.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Cannon Pharmacy (8.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8.9 miles)
  • Healthsmart Pharmacy (10.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (11.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (12.2 miles)
  • Cannon Pharmacy Salisbury (12.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (12.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Liberty Baptist Church (9 miles)
  • First Presbyterian Church (11.3 miles)
  • Cove Church (12.4 miles)
  • St Therese Catholic Church (13 miles)

Transportation

  • Concord Regional Airport (JQF) (USA) (9.8 miles)
  • Amtrak (14.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Concord Mills 24 (11.2 miles)
  • AmStar 14 - Mooresville Theatre (13.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Urban Grind Roasters - Artisan Coffee (11.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (11.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (12.8 miles)
  • Clutch Coffee Bar (12.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (13.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Olive Garden (11.7 miles)
  • Kindred Restaurant (12.2 miles)
  • Ichiban Japanese Seafood (12.2 miles)
  • Wendy's (12.2 miles)
  • Culver's (12.3 miles)
  • D9 Brewing Company (12.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (12.7 miles)

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