Since opening its doors in 1993, Fidelia Eckerd Living Center has built a reputation throughout the region for offering high-quality, compassionate nursing care to our resident "family." 

Situated in one of the most beautiful spots in Western North Carolina, Eckerd Living Center prides itself on its modern facilities, 
   its professional and caring staff, and an outstanding inspection record with state and other 
   regulatory agencies. 

   Certified by Medicare and Medicaid for eligible adults requiring skilled and intermediate nursing 
   care, it is among just 10 percent of North Carolina nursing facilities to voluntarily seek and 
   receive full accreditation from the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare 
   Organizations. 

   Fidelia Eckerd Living Center is licensed by the North Carolina Division of Facility Services and
   is a member of the Healthcare Facilities Association. 
 

• A clean, modern facility attractively situated beneath beautiful 
  Shortoff Mountain featuring a residents dining room with a view of the mountains and a large glass lobby area affording a sunny exposure.

• Secure, landscaped gardens with pavilion and water garden for the enjoyment of residents and their guests.

• The "Eden Alternative," which endeavors to create a truly human community emphasizing close and continuing relations between residents and children, plants, animals and other adults.

  • A wide variety of group and individual activities under the direction of a full-time activities
    staff, and enhanced by an active group of volunteers providing additional music, reading
    and other activities.

  • Special community outings and excursions.

  • On-site beauty shop with visiting manicurists/pedicurists and beauticians.
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  • Complete physical rehabilitation services provided by the Hospital’s Physical Therapy 
     Department.

  • An active residents council which involves residents in the development and operation of
     the center. 

  • An opportunity for family representatives to provide feedback and advice.

  • Private and semi-private rooms. The center endeavors to carefully match roommates on the
     basis of compatibility. 

  • Quality emergency and acute hospital care is only the length of a hallway away.