Brookdale Falling Creek

Overview of Brookdale Falling Creek

Nestled in the quaint city of Hickory, North Carolina, Brookdale Falling Creek offers an assisted living community where seniors can enjoy their golden years filled with curiosity, laughter, and happiness. The community handles all cooking, cleaning, and household chores, allowing residents to redefine independence. Free from daily responsibilities, seniors can explore new hobbies, rekindle past interests, and build genuine relationships. With convenient access to shopping, restaurants, and local attractions, residents have numerous opportunities to engage in activities they love. Brookdale Falling Creek provides a range of amenities and programs designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents.

Personalized assistance with daily living activities, such as dressing and managing medications, ensures seniors can focus on enjoying life to the fullest. The community emphasizes holistic wellness, covering intellectual, purposeful, social, physical, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. With vacation-style amenities, a vibrant social calendar, and a variety of elegant apartment floor plans, Brookdale Falling Creek offers a supportive and enriching environment for seniors.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 60 Rank #214 / 368Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 214th 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.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #401 / 508Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 401st out of 508 homes 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 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.
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About this community

License Details

StatusActive
CountyCatawba
License NumberHAL-018-011

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactAmber Minton, Executive Director (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Library
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Game Room
Walking Paths
Piano
Whirlpool
ActivitiesActivities include yoga sessions, knitting circles, and group socials
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$3,895 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining with a variety of meal options including entrees, sides, and desserts.
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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 2016 · 10 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 5 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 2016 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average 2 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (52% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above)
2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (17% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (74% 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. 7.65.01 This facility has 52% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (7.6 vs. NC avg 5.01).↑ 52% 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. 521 This facility has had 76% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (5 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 76% 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. 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

Division Of Health Service Rating
4/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
106.50 / 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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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 210 / 288 / 324 / 360 / 372 / 474 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

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1
210 - 474 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Falling Creek

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Address 3.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hickory's city center to Brookdale Falling Creek's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Hickory

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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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.
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.
Brookdale Hickory Northeast
AL
Hickory
88
Facility 88
NC AVG 70
Rank #107 / 368
Yes
31
Facility 31
NC AVG 35
Rank #276 / 508
A+
98.50/200
Facility 98.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #168 / 321
7
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio / Suite
Springs of Catawba
AL
MC
RC
Hickory
66
Facility 66
NC AVG 70
Rank #182 / 368
Yes
22
Facility 22
NC AVG 35
Rank #338 / 508
A+
102.50/200
Facility 102.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #73 / 321
10
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #33 / 333
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Brookdale Falling Creek
AL
Hickory
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 70
Rank #214 / 368
Yes
14
Facility 14
NC AVG 35
Rank #401 / 508
-
106.50/200
Facility 106.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #3 / 321
5
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Suite
Kingston Residence of Hickory
AL
IL
RC
Hickory-Yes
62
Facility 62
NC AVG 35
Rank #51 / 508
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina

Brookdale Falling Creek is located in Hickory, 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 Brookdale Falling Creek

Is Brookdale Falling Creek in a walkable area?

Brookdale Falling Creek has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Brookdale Falling Creek?

According to NC state health department records, Brookdale Falling Creek's license number is HAL-018-011.

Does Brookdale Falling Creek have different floorplan options?

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

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Falling Creek?

Yes, Brookdale Falling Creek allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Brookdale Falling Creek have?

Brookdale Falling Creek has 60 beds.

How much does Brookdale Falling Creek cost per month?

Pricing at Brookdale Falling Creek starts at $3,895 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Has Brookdale Falling Creek had any deficiencies?

Brookdale Falling Creek has had 38 reported deficiencies according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

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