Brookdale Lenoir
Assisted Living · Lenoir, NC

Overview of Brookdale Lenoir

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brookdale Lenoir offers assisted living accommodations in historic Lenoir, North Carolina. This exclusive senior living community provides a unique kind of independence, allowing residents to trade everyday stress and hassles for a full schedule of engaging activities. With its prime location near restaurants, shopping, banks, and physicians’ offices, Brookdale Lenoir ensures a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents.

Brookdale Lenoir balances independence with personalized care, offering services like medication management, assistance with bathing and dressing, and coordination with healthcare providers. Residents can enjoy delicious, healthy meals in a restaurant-style dining room and benefit from amenities such as a wellness center, cafe, bistro, community kitchen, and walking paths. Apartment options include spacious two-bedroom suites with ample storage and natural light. The community is pet-friendly, adding to the welcoming atmosphere.

(828) 757-7800

Types of Care at Brookdale Lenoir

Assisted Living
Bed community size
82-bed community Rank #156 / 390Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th out of 390 homes in North Carolina. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other North Carolina SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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: 28 / 100 Rank #328 / 572Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 328th out of 572 homes in North Carolina. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across North Carolina SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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

License Details

StatusActive
CountyCaldwell
License NumberHAL-014-010

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMechelle Kanipe, Executive Director

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Café/Bistro
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Private Dining Room
Game Room
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Community Kitchen
Meeting Rooms
ActivitiesActivities include pottery classes, trivia games, and bingo.
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Operating HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$4,905 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining room offers a variety of meals with options for special dietary needs.

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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 43 deficiencies 25 inspections 0 penalties 21 inspections with deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total inspections (19% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (11% above)
4 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (7% below)
• Deficiencies per year (7% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (23% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (7% below)
Latest Inspection February 27, 2025 Annual Inspection

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. 4346 This facility has 7% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (43 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 7% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2015. 3.94.2 This facility has 7% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (3.9 vs. NC avg 4.2).↓ 7% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.72.2 This facility has 23% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1.7 vs. NC avg 2.2).↓ 23% 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 2521 This facility has 19% more total inspections than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (25 vs. NC avg 21).↑ 19% worse
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 2119 This facility has 11% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (21 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 11% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 84%90% This facility has 6 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (84% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 6% better

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

The most recent inspection on February 27, 2025, identified deficiencies related to tuberculosis testing upon admission, follow-up for acute health care needs, and medication order clarification. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues involving medication administration, health care follow-up, and building safety concerns such as fire safety and electrical hazards. Prior reports also noted resident care challenges, including failure to protect residents from verbal abuse and incomplete implementation of physician orders. Complaint investigations were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows recurring themes in health care management and physical plant maintenance, with no clear trend of consistent improvement or worsening over time.

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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Division Of Health Service Rating
30/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
91.50 / 200

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

North Carolina average: 98 See full North Carolina ranking

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 280 / 357 / 530 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Studio
Studio
1
280 sq. ft
Suite
Suite
1
357 - 530 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Lenoir

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lenoir's city center to Brookdale Lenoir's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.61 miles to nearest hospital (Caldwell Memorial Hospital)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina

Brookdale Lenoir is located in Lenoir, 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

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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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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Lenoir

What neighborhood is Brookdale Lenoir in?

Brookdale Lenoir is in the Powell Road Northeast neighborhood of Lenoir.

Is Brookdale Lenoir in a walkable area?

Brookdale Lenoir has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brookdale Lenoir?

According to NC state health department records, Brookdale Lenoir's license number is HAL-014-010.

Does Brookdale Lenoir have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Lenoir on this page.

How many beds does Brookdale Lenoir have?

Brookdale Lenoir has 82 beds.

What is the phone number of Brookdale Lenoir?

(828) 757-7800 will put you in contact with the team at Brookdale Lenoir.

What county is Brookdale Lenoir located in?

Brookdale Lenoir is in Caldwell County.

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