Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Willow Ridge
Willow Ridge is a Memory Care Home in North Carolina
Willow Ridge is a Memory Care Home in North Carolina
Willow Ridge
Willow Ridge is a Memory Care Home in North Carolina
Willow Ridge is a Memory Care Home in North Carolina
Conditions that impact memory like Alzheimer’s and dementia are challenging to tackle at home, and although we want our loved ones close, this may not be the best way to care for them. Safe, secure, and calming environments like Willow Ridge Memory Care, offer memory care with skilled nursing systematically developed to provide the much needed assistance that those facing these conditions, need and deserve. Individualized programs are determined for each resident based on best fit practices, with some activities including validation therapy, reminiscence and personal history, and behavior management.
Living amenities are top-notch, allowing your loved one to live fully and comfortably with housekeeping services, tasty meals, access to a vast library, outdoor patio with a serene and scenic view, socialization hours, movie nights, fitness and artistic classes, and celebrations on special occasions. Everything and more, for your near and dear at this memory care community.
Quality ratings
Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
52
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
77%
Residents per day (avg)
125
Occupancy rate
77%
Residents per day (avg)
125
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Private pay
31% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
29% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$17.0M
Surplus of revenue
$5.2M
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$16,985,138.00
Surplus of revenue
$5,196,087.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.3M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$11.8M
52-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 39 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
License Status
ActiveAdditional licensing details
License number:
HAL-060-111
County:
Mecklenburg
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Keith McGahan, Registered Agent
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Willow Ridge
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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.
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Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.Compare Memory Care around Charlotte
Brookdale South Charlotte
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Charlotte
82
Yes
A+
16
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Summit Place of Mooresville
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
Mooresville
60
No
-
33
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Brookdale South Park
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Charlotte
56
Yes
A+
50
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Apartment / Shared Apartment
Willow Ridge
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
Charlotte
52
No
-
39
CCH HEALTHCARE LLC
77.0%
$15,626,015.00
$3,298,117.00
21.1%
125.30
1/5
3.9294
1/5
3/5
3/5
4
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Brookdale Carriage Club Providence
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Charlotte
14
Yes
A+
12
BKD FM HOLDING COMPANY LLC
40.7%
$4,100,546.00
$7,080,573.00
172.7%
7.60
4/5
8.1209
3/5
4/5
5/5
-
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
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6.5 miles from city center
2040 Milton Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults
NC Medicaid CAP/DA
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, North Carolina resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- NC Specifics: High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
North Carolina Senior Care Options
NC SCO (via NFCSP)
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), North Carolina resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- NC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
- NC Specifics: Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
In-Home Aide Services
North Carolina In-Home Aide Services
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
- NC Specifics: Family can be aides; varies by county funding.
- Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), meal prep, respite (~5 days/year), errands.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
North Carolina Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, NC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- NC Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
North Carolina LIHEAP
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
- NC Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid via Crisis Intervention Program (CIP).
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($600 max via CIP).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
North Carolina SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NC resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- NC Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- NC Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Urgent Repair Program (URP)
North Carolina Urgent Repair Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$30,258/year (50% AMI, varies by county).
- Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
- NC Specifics: Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.
- Services: Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility).
State/County Special Assistance (SA)
North Carolina Special Assistance
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ (or disabled), NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- NC Specifics: Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.
- Services: Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services.
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NC Medicaid CAP/DA
Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, North Carolina resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NC Specifics:High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
NC SCO (via NFCSP)
North Carolina Senior Care Options
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), North Carolina resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- NC Specifics:Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
- NC Specifics:Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
North Carolina In-Home Aide Services
In-Home Aide Services
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits (2025):No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; need-based.
- NC Specifics:Family can be aides; varies by county funding.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), meal prep, respite (~5 days/year), errands.
North Carolina Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, NC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- NC Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
North Carolina LIHEAP
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; income-focused.
- NC Specifics:Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid via Crisis Intervention Program (CIP).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($600 max via CIP).
North Carolina SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NC resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- NC Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- NC Specifics:High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
North Carolina Urgent Repair Program
Urgent Repair Program (URP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$30,258/year (50% AMI, varies by county).
- Asset Limits:Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
- NC Specifics:Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility).
North Carolina Special Assistance
State/County Special Assistance (SA)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ (or disabled), NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- NC Specifics:Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services.
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