TerraBella Hillsborough
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Hillsborough, NC
TerraBella Hillsborough
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Hillsborough, NC
Overview of TerraBella Hillsborough
Located in the historical community of Hillsborough, NC, Terra Bella Hillsborough is a one-of-a-kind senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The community features cozy suites and elegant one-bedroom apartments for seniors to find solace in. With its exceptional care and assistance 24/7, residents keep their peace of mind and enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle. Alongside its signature SHINE Memory Care program, the community provides various signature programs encompassing dining activities, activities, and transportation. To ensure seniors are in their best condition, the community provides fun and exciting activities. Moreover, meals that are served from breakfast to dinner are of the highest quality to cater to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Terra Bella Hillsborough is a pet-friendly community that provides its residents with local outings, live entertainment, and wellness classes in its wonderful amenities such as a private courtyard, a community garden, and scenic walking paths.
96-bed community Rank #91 / 389Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st 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: 32 / 100 Rank #289 / 573Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 289th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
StatusActive
CountyOrange
License NumberHAL-068-035
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactJennifer Palmisano, Executive Director (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
44 deficiencies
20 inspections
0 penalties
14 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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at North Carolina average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (at NC avg) 4 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (4% below)
• Deficiencies per year (4% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (26% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (22% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (at NC avg) 4 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (4% below)
• Deficiencies per year (4% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (26% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (22% below)
Latest Inspection
August 13, 2025
Follow Up
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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44 | 46 | This facility has 4% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (44 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 4% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2016.
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4.4 | 4.6 | This facility has 4% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (4.4 vs. NC avg 4.6).↓ 4% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
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2.2 | 2.2 | This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the North Carolina average (2.2 vs. NC avg 2.2).— At avg |
Inspections
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This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
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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
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
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14 | 19 | This facility has 26% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (14 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 26% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
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70% | 90% | This facility has 20 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (70% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 20% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The July 10, 2024 follow-up found three construction-related deficiencies, including failure to submit fire alarm system plans and unsafe fire safety system conditions.
- The June 27, 2024 annual inspection cited nine deficiencies involving medication management, staff qualifications, therapeutic diet errors, and unauthorized use of physical restraints.
- The August 13, 2025 follow-up showed one deficiency for failure to submit construction documents during remodeling, with no new issues found.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hillsborough's city center to TerraBella Hillsborough's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 10.33 miles to nearest hospital (Duke University Hospital)
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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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Hillsborough | 96 | No | 32 | - |
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Asheville (Stockwood) | 70 | No | 29 | - |
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Greensboro (Guilford College) | 69 | No | 35 | Villa Apartments / Townhomes / Apartments / Cottages |
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Colfax | 60 | Yes | 7 | Apartments / Cottages / Townhomes / Villas |
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Hendersonville | 60 | No | 82 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about TerraBella Hillsborough
Is TerraBella Hillsborough in a walkable area?
TerraBella Hillsborough has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of TerraBella Hillsborough?
According to NC state health department records, TerraBella Hillsborough's license number is HAL-068-035.
Are pets allowed at TerraBella Hillsborough?
Yes, TerraBella Hillsborough allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does TerraBella Hillsborough have?
TerraBella Hillsborough has 96 beds.
Are there photos of TerraBella Hillsborough?
Yes — there are 8 photos of TerraBella Hillsborough in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of TerraBella Hillsborough?
TerraBella Hillsborough is located at 1911 Orange Grove Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278.
What is the phone number of TerraBella Hillsborough?
(919) 732-9040 will put you in contact with the team at TerraBella Hillsborough.
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