Brookdale Lenoir
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.
82-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 28 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
StatusActive
CountyCaldwell
License NumberHAL-014-010
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMechelle Kanipe, Executive Director (per state records, record updated Jun 2026)
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
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
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Starting Price$4,905 per month
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
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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• 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)
• 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
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 43 | 46 | 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
Average deficiencies per year since 2015.
| 3.9 | 4.2 | 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
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.7 | 2.2 | 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
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 25 | 21 | This facility has had 19% more total inspections than the North Carolina average (25 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 19% more |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 21 | 19 | This facility has 11% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (21 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 11% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
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
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The February 27, 2025 annual inspection cited 3 deficiencies, including failure to test 4 of 5 residents for tuberculosis on admission and medication order verification issues.
- The September 12, 2018 construction survey found 17 safety and fire protection deficiencies, including obstructed egress, unsecured oxygen cylinders, and malfunctioning fire and smoke barriers.
- Prior health care deficiencies involved failure to implement physician orders and protect residents from verbal and physical abuse, with repeated issues from 2015 through 2022.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 280 / 357 / 530 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Studio
1
280 sq. ft
Suite
1
357 - 530 sq. ft
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2.1 miles from city center
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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The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
| Brookdale Bristol | AL | Bristol | 125 | No | 15 | 71.2% | - | - | - | 14 | 50% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Deerfield Ridge | AL MC | Boone | 96 | Yes | 7 | 28.1% | A+ | 96.50/200
Facility
96.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#196 / 321 | 18 | 83.3%
Facility
83.3%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#219 / 333 | Studio / Suite | |
| Brookdale Lenoir | AL | Lenoir (Powell Road Northeast) | 82 | No | 28 | - | - | 91.50/200
Facility
91.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#252 / 321 | 25 | 84%
Facility
84%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#231 / 333 | Studio / Suite |
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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.
Are there photos of Brookdale Lenoir?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Brookdale Lenoir in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Brookdale Lenoir?
Brookdale Lenoir is located at 1145 Powell Rd Ne, Lenoir, NC 28645.
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