Windsor House
Windsor House is a 60-bed assisted living and memory care community at 336 Rhodes Avenue, Windsor, Bertie County, North Carolina,, rated 0 out of 5 overall by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation, and ranked 135th (tied) among 138 homes statewide. The facility frames itself as an affordable option for seniors who cannot access traditional assisted living costs, with 24-hour staffing, a Special Care Unit, medication management, insulin administration, and homemade meals confirmed. Neither Medicaid nor Medicare is accepted. Occupancy stands at 47 of 60 beds (78 percent), in line with the North Carolina average of 76.4 percent.
Windsor sits in rural Bertie County in northeastern North Carolina; Vidant Bertie Hospital is the primary nearby acute-care resource.
A 0-star rating and a ranking of 135th out of 138 homes are the first signals families should weigh. Fourteen inspections from December 2015 through August 2025 average 9 deficiencies per year, 73 percent above the North Carolina benchmark of 5.2. Medication management failures and recurring fire safety deficiencies run the length of the record without any clear corrective arc. The most recent inspection, an annual survey and complaint investigation concluded August 7, 2025, found 6 deficiencies: hazardous items accessible to all 47 Special Care Unit residents including pain-relieving patches and batteries; inadequate supervision of 2 residents with documented smoking behaviors; failure to notify providers of swallowing difficulties and abnormal blood sugar for 3 residents; insulin and overactive bladder medication administration errors; and a resident self-administering pain medication without a physician order.
The February 2024 annual inspection was triggered after a resident with dementia eloped and was found sitting in a staff car; 6 deficiencies followed, including the elopement supervision failure, a 12 percent medication error rate, inaccurate controlled substance records, and failure to initiate Health Care Personnel Registry reports for a resident with a bruise of unknown origin. A March 2024 biennial construction follow-up found the fire sprinkler system non-operational since December 11, 2023.
The October 2023 biennial survey cited 9 deficiencies including malfunctioning wanderer alarms, absence of a required resident washer and dryer, exposed electrical hazards, and non-functioning exhaust fans, the last two recurring through the May 2025 follow-up. A January 2023 follow-up documented a resident receiving insulin with blood sugar readings of 597 and too-high-to-register. The September 2022 annual inspection found a 24 percent medication error rate including discontinued medications still administered and falsified records.
Earlier inspections from 2015 through 2018 documented magnetic exit locks not releasing on alarm and recurring fire door and sprinkler failures.
No fines or license suspensions appear in the available record.
Families should ask administrators directly about corrective actions following the 2024 elopement, current sprinkler system status, and the facility’s medication audit and error-reduction protocols.
About this community
Occupancy
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 2015 vs. North Carolina state average• Total deficiencies (57% above)
• Deficiencies per year (55% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (63% above) 2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (14% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 72 | 46 | This facility has 57% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (72 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 57% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 6.5 | 4.2 | This facility has 55% more deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (6.5 vs. NC avg 4.2).↑ 55% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.9 | 2.2 | This facility has 14% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1.9 vs. NC avg 2.2).↓ 14% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
| 38 | 21 | This facility has had 81% more total inspections than the North Carolina average (38 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 81% more |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 31 | 19 | This facility has 63% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (31 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 63% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 82% | 90% | This facility has 8 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (82% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 8% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- August 7, 2025 annual inspection found six deficiencies including unsecured hazardous items, inadequate supervision of smoking residents, and multiple medication administration errors.
- Follow-up inspections from March to May 2025 repeatedly cited lack of current fire and building safety inspection reports and non-operational fire sprinkler and exhaust ventilation systems.
- No immediate jeopardy or fines were reported, and some construction-related deficiencies were corrected on site during prior surveys.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Windsor House
Is Windsor House in a walkable area?
Windsor House has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Windsor House?
According to NC state health department records, Windsor House's license number is HAL-008-034.
What is the occupancy rate at Windsor House?
Windsor House's occupancy is 78%.
Are pets allowed at Windsor House?
No, Windsor House has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Windsor House have?
Windsor House has 60 beds.
Are there photos of Windsor House?
Yes — there are 2 photos of Windsor House in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Windsor House?
Windsor House is located at 336 Rhodes Avenue Windsor, Nc 27983, Windsor, NC 27983.
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