Willow Ridge
Memory Care & Respite Care · Charlotte, NC
Willow Ridge
Memory Care & Respite Care · Charlotte, NC
Overview of Willow Ridge
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.
52-bed community Rank #289 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 289th out of 387 homes in North Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other North Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #232 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 232nd out of 536 homes in North Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across North Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
StatusActive
CountyMecklenburg
License NumberHAL-060-111
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactKeith McGahan, Registered Agent (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
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.
Since 2016 · 10 years of data
80 deficiencies
36 inspections
0 penalties
32 inspections with deficiencies
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
Overall vs. NC average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (74% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (68% above) 1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (1% below)
• Total deficiencies (74% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (68% above) 1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (1% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 80 | 46 | This facility has 74% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (80 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 74% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 36 | 21 | This facility has had 71% more total inspections than the North Carolina average (36 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 71% more |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 32 | 19 | This facility has 68% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (32 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 68% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 89% | 90% | This facility has 1 percentage point lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (89% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 1% better |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Willow Ridge
5.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Charlotte's city center to Willow Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Memory Care around Charlotte
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.
| Waltonwood Cotswold | MC AL | Charlotte (Sherwood Forest) | 125
Facility
125
NC AVG
72
Rank
#28 / 387 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
NC AVG
36
Rank
#394 / 536 | - | - | 107.00/200
Facility
107.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#2 / 321 | 15 | 67%
Facility
67%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#65 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Terrabella Lake Norman | MC AL IL | Mooresville | 120
Facility
120
NC AVG
72
Rank
#35 / 387 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
NC AVG
36
Rank
#186 / 536 | 100.0% | C+ | 96.00/200
Facility
96.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#205 / 321 | 30 | 83%
Facility
83%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#218 / 333 | Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Brookdale Carriage Club Providence | MC AL IL NH SNF | Charlotte (Olde Providence North) | 77
Facility
77
NC AVG
72
Rank
#165 / 387 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
NC AVG
36
Rank
#440 / 536 | - | A+ | 98.75/200
Facility
98.75/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#167 / 321 | 15 | 80%
Facility
80%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#177 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Willow Ridge | MC RC | Charlotte (Shannon Park) | 52
Facility
52
NC AVG
72
Rank
#289 / 387 | No |
39
Facility
39
NC AVG
36
Rank
#232 / 536 | - | - | 98.50/200
Facility
98.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#168 / 321 | 36 | 89%
Facility
89%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#282 / 333 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| Preston House | MC | Charlotte (West Sugar Creek) | 40
Facility
40
NC AVG
72
Rank
#310 / 387 | No |
53
Facility
53
NC AVG
36
Rank
#128 / 536 | - | A+ | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 16 | 63%
Facility
63%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#48 / 333 | Private Rooms |
Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in North Carolina
Willow Ridge is located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Ridge
What neighborhood is Willow Ridge in?
Willow Ridge is in the Shannon Park neighborhood of Charlotte.
Is Willow Ridge in a walkable area?
Willow Ridge has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Willow Ridge?
According to NC state health department records, Willow Ridge's license number is HAL-060-111.
Are pets allowed at Willow Ridge?
No, Willow Ridge has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Willow Ridge have?
Willow Ridge has 52 beds.
Has Willow Ridge had any deficiencies?
Willow Ridge has had 80 reported deficiencies since 2016 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
Are there photos of Willow Ridge?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Willow Ridge in the photo gallery on this page.
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