Brookdale Union

Overview of Brookdale Union

Gastonia, North Carolina, is home to the excellent senior living community – Brookdale Union, which offers assisted living where residents can redefine their independence. Nestled on beautifully landscaped grounds near Ferguson Park and the Catawba Creek Golf Course, Brookdale Union provides a serene environment while being conveniently close to dining, shopping, and medical facilities. Seniors here enjoy various activities, from restaurant-style dining to afternoon bingo games designed to keep them engaged and connected. The pet-friendly apartments are filled with natural light, creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for all.

Brookdale Union is dedicated to helping residents live their best lives by providing personalized care and support. This includes assistance with daily activities like dressing, bathing, and medication management, allowing residents to focus on their passions and hobbies. Brookdale Union ensures a vibrant, secure, and fulfilling lifestyle with 24/7 emergency alert systems, transportation services, a beauty/barber shop, and an arts and crafts studio. Whether strolling through the courtyard garden or enjoying the fireside living room, residents find a true sense of community and belonging.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 78 Rank #145 / 368Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 145th 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.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
48 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #244 / 508Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 244th 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.
35 / 100
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
78 / 78
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

StatusActive
CountyGaston
License NumberHAL-036-012

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactShimika Bowers, 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
Transportation
Library
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Gardening
Arts & Crafts
Game Room
Walking Paths
ActivitiesActivities include B-Fit group, Bingo, and card games
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$3,165 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionEnjoy restaurant-style dining with a variety of menu options at each meal.
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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.
87 deficiencies 13 inspections 0 penalties 21 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:
• Total deficiencies (89% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (34% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (at NC avg)
1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (37% 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. 8746 This facility has 89% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (87 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 89% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 6.75.01 This facility has 34% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (6.7 vs. NC avg 5.01).↑ 34% 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. 1321 This facility has had 38% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (13 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 1219 This facility has 37% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (12 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 37% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 92%92% This facility has inspection deficiency rate in line with the North Carolina average (92 vs. NC avg 92).— At avg

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Division Of Health Service Rating
3/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
98.50 / 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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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Studio
Studio
1 / 4
Studio
1
332 - 512 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Union

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Gastonia's city center to Brookdale Union's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.75 miles to nearest hospital (CaroMont Regional Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Gastonia

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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
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.
Morningside of Gastonia
AL
MC
Gastonia (Lake Wood)
105
Facility 105
NC AVG 70
Rank #56 / 368
Yes
42
Facility 42
NC AVG 35
Rank #197 / 508
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103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
6
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Brookdale Robinwood
AL
CCRC(
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Gastonia
89
Facility 89
NC AVG 70
Rank #106 / 368
Yes
4
Facility 4
NC AVG 35
Rank #480 / 508
-A+
91.50/200
Facility 91.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #252 / 321
8
88%
Facility 88%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #57 / 333
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Brookdale New Hope
AL
Gastonia
86
Facility 86
NC AVG 70
Rank #112 / 368
Yes
38
Facility 38
NC AVG 35
Rank #220 / 508
70.9%
Facility 70.9%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #117 / 213
A+
91.50/200
Facility 91.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #252 / 321
12
92%
Facility 92%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #97 / 333
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Brookdale Union
AL
Gastonia
78
Facility 78
NC AVG 70
Rank #145 / 368
Yes
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 35
Rank #244 / 508
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #1 / 213
A+
98.50/200
Facility 98.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #168 / 321
13
92%
Facility 92%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #97 / 333
Studio

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina

Brookdale Union is located in Gastonia, 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 Union

Is Brookdale Union in a walkable area?

Brookdale Union has a walk score of 35. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brookdale Union?

According to NC state health department records, Brookdale Union's license number is HAL-036-012.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Union?

Brookdale Union's occupancy is 100%.

How long has Brookdale Union been in business?

Brookdale Union has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Brookdale Union have different floorplan options?

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

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Union?

Yes, Brookdale Union allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Brookdale Union have?

Brookdale Union has 78 beds.

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