Open Arms Retirement Center
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Raeford, NC

Open Arms Retirement Center

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Raeford, NC

Overview of Open Arms Retirement Center

Open Arms Retirement Center is an affordable Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Raeford, NC. It provides a warm, welcoming environment making every resident feel at home. The community offers personalized support, engaging programs, and a true sense of home.
Bed community size
90-bed community Rank #118 / 389Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 118th out of 389 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 63 / 100 Rank #50 / 573Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 573 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
56%
Rank #169 / 241Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 169th out of 241 homes in North Carolina for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 241. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Lower than the North Carolina average: 76.4%
Occupied beds
50 / 90
Average occupied beds in North Carolina homes 85 beds

License Details

StatusActive
CountyHoke
License NumberHAL-047-014

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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 2015 · 11 years of data 87 deficiencies 36 inspections 0 penalties 30 inspections with deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info 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
Overall vs. NC average 4 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (89% above)
• Deficiencies per year (88% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (9% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (58% above)
1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (8% below)
Latest Inspection August 22, 2025 Follow Up

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 8746 This facility has 89% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (87 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 89% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2015. 7.94.2 This facility has 88% more deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (7.9 vs. NC avg 4.2).↑ 88% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.42.2 This facility has 9% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2.4 vs. NC avg 2.2).↑ 9% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 3621 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
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 3019 This facility has 58% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (30 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 58% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 83%90% This facility has 7 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (83% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 7% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • August 22, 2025 follow-up found 5 deficiencies including unsafe hallway floors and multiple medication administration failures causing pain and risk of withdrawal for residents.
  • June 13, 2025 follow-up cited 9 deficiencies with sanitation violations, broken call bell system, water temperature issues, and widespread medication errors and record inaccuracies.
  • October 18, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated failure to ensure timely health care referrals causing worsening wounds and exposed orthopedic hardware for a resident.

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
2 / 5

health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Division Of Health Service Rating
2/4

Scores

DHSR Score
89.25 / 200

Quality score (0-200). Higher scores indicate better performance in inspections and compliance.

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Raeford's city center to Open Arms Retirement Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Open Arms Retirement Center

Is Open Arms Retirement Center in a walkable area?

Open Arms Retirement Center has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Open Arms Retirement Center?

According to NC state health department records, Open Arms Retirement Center's license number is HAL-047-014.

What is the occupancy rate at Open Arms Retirement Center?

Open Arms Retirement Center's occupancy is 56%.

Are pets allowed at Open Arms Retirement Center?

No, Open Arms Retirement Center has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Open Arms Retirement Center have?

Open Arms Retirement Center has 90 beds.

Are there photos of Open Arms Retirement Center?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Open Arms Retirement Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Open Arms Retirement Center?

Open Arms Retirement Center is located at 612 Health Drive Raeford, Nc 28376, Raeford, NC 28376.

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