Brookstone Retirement Center
Brookstone Retirement Center is a 115-bed, home for the aged licensed facility at 2968 Old Salisbury Road, Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina. It provides 24-hour staffing with on-site registered nurse and physician, rehabilitation services, home health care, Alzheimer’s special care unit, activities, and on-site beauty salon with a 3-star state rating.
Nutrition, medication administration, and environmental control failures characterize Brookstone’s seven-year regulatory history. Over seven years, the facility averaged 7.9 deficiencies annually, 52 percent above North Carolina’s 5.2-deficiency benchmark. October 2025 annual survey found one deficiency: hot water temperatures at two of seven resident bathroom sinks exceeded the maximum allowed 116 degrees Fahrenheit, with readings reaching 122 degrees despite monthly maintenance checks and thermostat adjustments. July 2024 documented one deficiency when six of 28 Special Care Unit residents did not receive required eight ounces of milk three times daily, with milk available in 17 unopened and 2 opened gallons plus six crates of individual milk cartons.
December 2022 annual survey identified three critical deficiencies in resident care. One resident lacked follow-up for portable oxygen, resulting in no portable oxygen available despite physician orders, potentially compromising respiratory support. Special Care Unit residents requiring feeding assistance were not consistently assisted in unhurried manner; staff frequently stood rather than sat while feeding residents, raising dignity and proper nutrition concerns. One resident received duplicate diabetic medications due to pharmacy and facility communication errors.
Earlier inspections reveal recurring medication administration, resident supervision, and physical plant safety maintenance gaps across years with no clear improvement trajectory. No fines or license suspensions appear in the record.
Families should ask about corrective actions for hot water temperature management, protocols for special care unit meal service and feeding assistance, and medication error preventions.
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 (20% above)
• Deficiencies per year (19% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (27% above) 2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (11% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (6% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 55 | 46 | This facility has 20% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (55 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 20% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 5 | 4.2 | This facility has 19% more deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (5 vs. NC avg 4.2).↑ 19% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.8 | 2.2 | This facility has 27% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2.8 vs. NC avg 2.2).↑ 27% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 20 | 21 | This facility has had 5% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (20 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 5% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 17 | 19 | This facility has 11% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (17 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 11% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 85% | 90% | This facility has 5 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (85% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 5% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- October 1, 2025 annual inspection found 1 deficiency for hot water temperatures exceeding 116°F in 2 of 7 resident bathroom sinks, with no complaints reported.
- December 2, 2022 annual inspection cited 3 deficiencies including lack of portable oxygen follow-up, feeding assistance lapses, and medication errors with duplicate diabetic drugs.
- October 28, 2019 annual inspection identified 8 deficiencies including serious resident injury from falls, medication errors, lack of staff tuberculosis testing, and food safety violations.
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The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
| Brookstone Retirement Center | AL MC | Lexington | 115 | No | 73 | 24.3% | 102.00/200
Facility
102.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#96 / 321 | 20 | 85%
Facility
85%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#249 / 333 | - | |
| Brookdale Lexington | AL MC | Lexington (South Cecil) | 76 | No | 33 | 28.9% | 89.25/200
Facility
89.25/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#266 / 321 | 32 | 84.4%
Facility
84.4%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#241 / 333 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookstone Retirement Center
Is Brookstone Retirement Center in a walkable area?
Brookstone Retirement Center has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Brookstone Retirement Center?
According to NC state health department records, Brookstone Retirement Center's license number is HAL-029-014.
What is the occupancy rate at Brookstone Retirement Center?
Brookstone Retirement Center's occupancy is 24%.
How many beds does Brookstone Retirement Center have?
Brookstone Retirement Center has 115 beds.
What is the address of Brookstone Retirement Center?
Brookstone Retirement Center is located at 2968 Old Salisbury Road Lexington, Nc 27295, Lexington, NC 27295.
What is the phone number of Brookstone Retirement Center?
(336) 243-2500 will put you in contact with the team at Brookstone Retirement Center.
What county is Brookstone Retirement Center located in?
Brookstone Retirement Center is in Davidson County.
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