The Little Flower

The Little Flower

Overview of The Little Flower

The Little Flower offers a bright and healthy lifestyle for its residents. As a premier assisted living community, professional caregivers practice compassion and kindness, ready to attend to any individual’s needs; they excel in creating an environment that is warm and welcoming and continues to balance a top-notch quality of service for its residents. When setting the standard for quality care and going above and beyond for its seniors, The Little Flower is an exquisite home that meets timeless care.

The lifestyle of Little Flower is designed to inspire the everyday living of its residents, found in the beautiful amenities and essential services provided– maintained spacious studio suites, well-lit common areas, outdoor lounge areas, healthy dining experience, and social activities.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 49 Rank #251 / 328Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 251st out of 328 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #117 / 373Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 117th out of 373 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
45 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #133 / 186Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 133rd out of 186 assisted living communities we track in North Carolina for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 186. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
53.1% This home usually has availability
Lower than the North Carolina average: 68.5%
Occupied beds
26 / 49

About this community

License Details

StatusActive
CountyMecklenburg
License NumberHAL-060-109

Leadership

ContactDelores Brown, Executive Director (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Garden
Porch
Salon
Fitness Center
Library
Courtyard
Scheduled Transportation
Wellness Center
Concierge
Housekeeping
Activities
Life Enrichment And Social Engagement Programs

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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 These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
29 deficiencies 6 inspections 0 penalties 10 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (37% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (4% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (74% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (10% below)

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. 2946 This facility has 37% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (29 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 37% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.85.01 This facility has 4% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (4.8 vs. NC avg 5.01).↓ 4% better

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 inspections conducted at this facility. 621 This facility has had 71% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (6 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 71% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 519 This facility has 74% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (5 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 74% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 83%92% This facility has 9 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (83% vs. NC avg 92%).↓ 9% better

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Division Of Health Service Rating
3/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
104.50 / 200

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

North Carolina average: 98 See full North Carolina ranking

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Address 9.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Charlotte's city center to The Little Flower's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
NC DHSR Star Rating (0–4 stars). Issued by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation based on annual facility inspections. Stars reflect overall compliance with state health and safety rules - 4 stars requires scores of 100+ on two consecutive annual inspections. Ratings can change between inspections if new violations or licensure actions occur.
DHSR Quality Score (/200). Each annual inspection starts at a base of 100 points. Facilities earn demerit points for violations and citations, and merit points for correcting issues, maintaining resident/family councils, sprinkler systems, and other quality programs. The "/200" display reflects the two most recent annual inspections combined - giving a longer-term view of compliance trends rather than a single snapshot.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Terrabella Lake Norman
AL
IL
MC
Mooresville
120
Facility 120
NC AVG 70
Rank #26 / 328
Yes
46
Facility 46
NC AVG 34
Rank #114 / 373
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #1 / 186
C+
96.00/200
Facility 96.00/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #188 / 291
13
92%
Facility 92%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #90 / 301
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale South Charlotte
AL
MC
Charlotte (Wessex Square)
82
Facility 82
NC AVG 70
Rank #118 / 328
Yes
16
Facility 16
NC AVG 34
Rank #273 / 373
74.4%
Facility 74.4%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #91 / 186
A+
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #95 / 291
7
86%
Facility 86%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #49 / 301
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Terrabella Little Avenue
AL
MC
Charlotte (Carmel)
62
Facility 62
NC AVG 70
Rank #193 / 328
Yes
72
Facility 72
NC AVG 34
Rank #15 / 373
98.4%
Facility 98.4%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #32 / 186
-
88.50/200
Facility 88.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #245 / 291
13
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #126 / 301
Suite
The Little Flower
AL
Charlotte (Silverstone)
49
Facility 49
NC AVG 70
Rank #251 / 328
Yes
45
Facility 45
NC AVG 34
Rank #117 / 373
53.1%
Facility 53.1%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #133 / 186
-
104.50/200
Facility 104.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #20 / 291
6
83%
Facility 83%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #36 / 301
-
Merrywood on Park
AL
IL
NH
Charlotte (Ashbrook - Clawson Village)
20
Facility 20
NC AVG 70
Rank #274 / 328
Yes
57
Facility 57
NC AVG 34
Rank #65 / 373
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #73 / 186
A+
97.00/200
Facility 97.00/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #173 / 291
10
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #126 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NC assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina

The Little Flower is located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.

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Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

NC Medicaid CAP/DA

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.

Benefits
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)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General North Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
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)

Age 55+
General 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

Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

In-Home Aide Services

North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

Age 60+
General 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

Family can be aides; varies by county funding.

Benefits
Personal care (5-20 hours/week) Meal prep Respite (~5 days/year) Errands

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
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

Age 60+ prioritized
General 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

Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.

Benefits
Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility)

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

North Carolina Special Assistance

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General 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

Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services

Frequently Asked Questions about The Little Flower

What neighborhood is The Little Flower in?

The Little Flower is in the Silverstone neighborhood of Charlotte.

Is The Little Flower in a walkable area?

The Little Flower has a walk score of 45. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Little Flower?

According to NC state health department records, The Little Flower's license number is HAL-060-109.

What is the occupancy rate at The Little Flower?

The Little Flower's occupancy is 53.1%.

Are pets allowed at The Little Flower?

Yes, The Little Flower allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does The Little Flower have?

The Little Flower has 49 beds.

Has The Little Flower had any deficiencies?

The Little Flower has had 29 reported deficiencies according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

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