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Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard
Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard is a cozy care home in Apex, NC, that offers assisted living and memory care. The community continuously promotes a nurturing environment with its cozy living spaces, ensuring older adults’ comfort and healing. Concierge services, an emergency alert system, and a beauty shop are available for residents’ convenience. With its commitment to improving residents’ quality of life, one-on-one attention is provided around the clock.
Leisure activities, wellness programs, and social events accompany residents during their stay, promoting an active lifestyle. Spacious dining area and well-lit communal spaces also provide residents with more avenues to interact with their surroundings. With its serene setting in the thriving neighborhood of Apex, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This care home is an ideal option for older adults in North Carolina, as showcased by its high-quality services.
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About this community
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 2019 vs. North Carolina state average• Deficiencies per inspection (120% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (76% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (95% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 11 | 46 | This facility has 76% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (11 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 76% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 11.0 | 5.01 | This facility has 120% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (11 vs. NC avg 5.01).↑ 120% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 1 | 21 | This facility has had 95% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (1 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 95% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 1 | 19 | This facility has 95% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 95% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 100% | 92% | This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (100% vs. NC avg 92%).↑ 8% worse |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Apex's city center to Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around Wake County
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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Nursing & Rehab | AL NH SNF | Wake Forest | 130
Facility
130
NC AVG
72
Rank
#23 / 387 | No |
19
Facility
19
NC AVG
36
Rank
#384 / 536 |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#67 / 232 | - | - | - | 3 | 33%
Facility
33%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#10 / 333 | Private Rooms |
| Foundation Senior Living | AL | Garner | 126
Facility
126
NC AVG
72
Rank
#27 / 387 | No |
45
Facility
45
NC AVG
36
Rank
#191 / 536 | - | - | 93.50/200
Facility
93.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#233 / 321 | 13 | 92%
Facility
92%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#97 / 333 | - | |
| Calyx Living of Fuquay-Varina | AL MC | Fuquay-Varina | 84
Facility
84
NC AVG
72
Rank
#135 / 387 | No |
24
Facility
24
NC AVG
36
Rank
#349 / 536 | - | - | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 2 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed | |
| Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard | AL | Apex (Shepherds Vineyard) | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
72
Rank
#335 / 387 | No |
36
Facility
36
NC AVG
36
Rank
#254 / 536 | - | A+ | 102.50/200
Facility
102.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#73 / 321 | 1 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Private / Shared Rooms | |
| Miss Bell’s at Garner | AL | Garner | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
72
Rank
#335 / 387 | No |
4
Facility
4
NC AVG
36
Rank
#506 / 536 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#144 / 232 | - | 90.00/200
Facility
90.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#261 / 321 | 4 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina
Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard is located in Apex, North Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard
What neighborhood is Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard in?
Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard is in the Shepherds Vineyard neighborhood of Apex.
Is Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard in a walkable area?
Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard?
According to NC state health department records, Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard's license number is FCL-092-255.
How long has Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard been in business?
Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard?
No, Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard has a no-pet policy.
Does Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard is registered as a for-profit in NC.
How many beds does Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard have?
Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard has 6 beds.
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