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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.
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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.
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
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• 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
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 87 | 46 | This facility has 89% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (87 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 89% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 6.7 | 5.01 | 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
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
| 13 | 21 | 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 |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 12 | 19 | This facility has 37% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (12 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 37% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 92% | 92% | This facility has inspection deficiency rate in line with the North Carolina average (92 vs. NC avg 92).— At avg |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
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Type of Rooms Available
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Union
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2.3 miles from city center
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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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)):
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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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| 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 | - | - | 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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Assisted Living in North Carolina
Brookdale Union is located in Gastonia, North Carolina.
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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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