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Deerfield Ridge
Experience an exceptional stay with Deerfield Ridge located in Boone, NC. This prominent senior living community offers assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can choose from a wide array of cozy and spacious accommodations ranging from private studios to shared suites. With its expert and compassionate team, this community offers a cutting-edge memory care program named Pathways to Discovery that is thoughtfully designed for those with cognitive conditions. This community also renders an emergency response system and 24/7 personalized care services.
With its excellent amenities and services, residents can enjoy delectable meals and snacks daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Engage in diverse social activities and community events. At Deerfield Ridge, seniors can surely achieve an empowering retirement.
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Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Inspection History
In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2016 vs. North Carolina state average• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 3 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (41% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (22% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (63% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 27 | 46 | This facility has 41% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (27 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 41% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.9 | 5.01 | This facility has 22% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (3.9 vs. NC avg 5.01).↓ 22% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
| 7 | 21 | This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (7 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 7 | 19 | This facility has 63% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (7 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 63% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 100% | 92% | This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (100% vs. NC avg 92%).↑ 8% worse |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Transportation Services
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3.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Boone's city center to Deerfield Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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NC DHSR Star Rating (0–4 stars). Issued by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation based on annual facility inspections. Stars reflect overall compliance with state health and safety rules - 4 stars requires scores of 100+ on two consecutive annual inspections. Ratings can change between inspections if new violations or licensure actions occur.
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DHSR Quality Score (/200). Each annual inspection starts at a base of 100 points. Facilities earn demerit points for violations and citations, and merit points for correcting issues, maintaining resident/family councils, sprinkler systems, and other quality programs. The "/200" display reflects the two most recent annual inspections combined - giving a longer-term view of compliance trends rather than a single snapshot.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Brookdale Bristol | AL | Bristol | 125 | No | 15 | 71.2% | - | - | 12 | 58% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Deerfield Ridge | AL MC | Boone | 96
Facility
96
NC AVG
72
Rank
#89 / 387 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
NC AVG
36
Rank
#476 / 536 |
28.1%
Facility
28.1%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#219 / 232 | 96.50/200
Facility
96.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#196 / 321 | 7 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / Suite | |
| Brookdale Lenoir | AL | Lenoir (Powell Road Northeast) | 82
Facility
82
NC AVG
72
Rank
#142 / 387 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
NC AVG
36
Rank
#328 / 536 | - | 91.50/200
Facility
91.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#252 / 321 | 10 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / Suite |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina
Deerfield Ridge is located in Boone, North Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Deerfield Ridge
Is Deerfield Ridge in a walkable area?
Deerfield Ridge has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Deerfield Ridge?
According to NC state health department records, Deerfield Ridge's license number is HAL-095-009.
What is the occupancy rate at Deerfield Ridge?
Deerfield Ridge's occupancy is 28%.
How long has Deerfield Ridge been in business?
Deerfield Ridge has been operating for approximately 21 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Deerfield Ridge?
Yes, Deerfield Ridge allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Deerfield Ridge have?
Deerfield Ridge has 96 beds.
Has Deerfield Ridge had any deficiencies?
Deerfield Ridge has had 27 reported deficiencies according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
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