Brekenridge Retirement Center
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Rocky Mount, NC

Brekenridge Retirement Center

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Rocky Mount, NC

Overview of Brekenridge Retirement Center

Brekenridge Retirement Center provides assisted living and independent living in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The community operates independently rather than under a larger corporate brand. Its address is 2500 Hunter Hill Road, roughly 5.6 miles out from the city center. Both care levels operate under one roof, which means a resident whose needs increase does not have to move to a different building.

Location works against walkability here. The Walk Score registers 1 out of 100, meaning virtually nothing sits within walking distance. Residents and visitors will drive. The community runs a bus equipped with a lift, which covers transportation for those who have given up driving.

The building holds 64 beds and all 64 are currently occupied; full occupancy is a meaningful data point for anyone shopping now, since it affects how quickly a room becomes available. Nursing services and 24-hour staffing are both in place. Around-the-clock coverage is the more consequential of the two, since resident needs do not confine themselves to daytime hours. The independent living tier serves people who want minimal assistance while remaining in a setting that can accommodate greater needs later.

Common areas include two living rooms, an open dining room, an activity room, and a beauty parlor. Coffee is available at any hour. Scheduled activities run toward aerobics, bingo, card games, and music events.

North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation handles inspections for communities of this type. Inspection themes at Brekenridge have centered on medication management, fire-safety systems, care planning and documentation, and fall and injury prevention.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 64 Rank #197 / 368Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 197th out of 368 homes 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 cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. 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.

Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #1 / 213Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 213 homes we track in North Carolina for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 213. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. 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.
100% This home is often near full
Higher than the North Carolina average: 69.5%
Occupied beds
64 / 64

About this community

License Details

StatusActive
CountyNash
License NumberHAL-064-004

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsEmergency call system in the bedroom and bathroom

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Activities
Salon
Two Living Areas
Coffee Bar
Facility Bus With Lift
ActivitiesActivities include aerobics, bingo, card games, and special music

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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.
38 deficiencies 7 inspections 0 penalties 12 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (8% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above)
2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (17% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (63% 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. 3846 This facility has 17% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (38 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 17% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 5.45.01 This facility has 8% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (5.4 vs. NC avg 5.01).↑ 8% 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 inspections conducted at this facility. 721 This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (7 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 719 This facility has 63% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (7 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 63% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 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

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
3 / 5

Based on the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation surveys measuring health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Ranked 40th (tied) of 138 homes in North Carolina See full North Carolina ranking
Division Of Health Service Rating
3/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
102.50 / 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 5.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rocky Mount's city center to Brekenridge Retirement Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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. 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. 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.
Wilkesboro Assisted Living Center
AL
MC
NH
SNF
North Wilkesboro
102
Facility 102
NC AVG 70
Rank #64 / 368
No
61
Facility 61
NC AVG 35
Rank #59 / 508
70.6%
Facility 70.6%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #118 / 213
-
104.00/200
Facility 104.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #28 / 321
6
83%
Facility 83%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #40 / 333
-
Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir
AL
MC
Wake Forest
96
Facility 96
NC AVG 70
Rank #76 / 368
Yes
43
Facility 43
NC AVG 35
Rank #194 / 508
27.1%
Facility 27.1%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #201 / 213
-
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
8
88%
Facility 88%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #57 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed
Brekenridge Retirement Center
AL
IL
Rocky Mount
64
Facility 64
NC AVG 70
Rank #197 / 368
No-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #1 / 213
-
102.50/200
Facility 102.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #73 / 321
7
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Walnut Ridge
AL
MC
NH
Walnut Cove
63
Facility 63
NC AVG 70
Rank #205 / 368
No
50
Facility 50
NC AVG 35
Rank #142 / 508
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #1 / 213
A+
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
5
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #33 / 333
Studio / Suite
Navion of Rocky Mount
AL
MC
Rocky Mount (Northgreen)
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 70
Rank #214 / 368
Yes
37
Facility 37
NC AVG 35
Rank #228 / 508
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #1 / 213
-
100.00/200
Facility 100.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #136 / 321
9
89%
Facility 89%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #71 / 333
Suite

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every NC community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Brekenridge Retirement Center

What is the license number of Brekenridge Retirement Center?

According to NC state health department records, Brekenridge Retirement Center's license number is HAL-064-004.

What is the occupancy rate at Brekenridge Retirement Center?

Brekenridge Retirement Center's occupancy is 100%.

Are pets allowed at Brekenridge Retirement Center?

No, Brekenridge Retirement Center has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Brekenridge Retirement Center have?

Brekenridge Retirement Center has 64 beds.

Has Brekenridge Retirement Center had any deficiencies?

Brekenridge Retirement Center has had 38 reported deficiencies according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

Are there photos of Brekenridge Retirement Center?

Yes — there are 2 photos of Brekenridge Retirement Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Brekenridge Retirement Center?

Brekenridge Retirement Center is located at 2500 Hunter Hill Road Rocky Mount, Nc 27804, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

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