Chatham Ridge
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Chapel Hill, NC
Chatham Ridge
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Chapel Hill, NC
Located in the enticing neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC, the Catham Ridge is an inviting senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. A wide range of spacious and comfortable accommodations, including private studios and shared suites are available. Having a highly skilled and empathetic team, this community offers a cutting-edge memory care program named Pathways to Discover that is thoughtfully designed for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. This community also renders an emergency response system and 24/7 personalized care services.
Having above-and-beyond amenities and other services, residents can enjoy weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Experience delicious dining with delightful meals and snacks every day. Engage in diverse social activities and community events. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can acquire a wondrous living experience.
91-bed community Rank #115 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 387 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
11 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 33 / 100 Rank #281 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 281st out of 536 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A- (Not Accredited)
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About this community
StatusActive
CountyChatham
License NumberHAL-019-023
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactJulia Steingass, Director of Corporate Compliance (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
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 2017 · 9 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
49 deficiencies
23 inspections
0 penalties
20 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 2017 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (7% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (5% above) 1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (3% below)
• Total deficiencies (7% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (5% above) 1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (3% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 49 | 46 | This facility has 7% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (49 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 7% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 23 | 21 | This facility has had 10% more total inspections than the North Carolina average (23 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 10% more |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 20 | 19 | This facility has 5% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (20 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 5% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 87% | 90% | This facility has 3 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (87% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 3% better |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Chatham Ridge
Places of interest near Chatham Ridge
6.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Chapel Hill's city center to Chatham Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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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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| Chatham Ridge | AL MC | Chapel Hill | 91
Facility
91
NC AVG
72
Rank
#115 / 387 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
NC AVG
36
Rank
#281 / 536 | - | A- | 98.50/200
Facility
98.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#168 / 321 | 23 | 87%
Facility
87%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#267 / 333 | Studio / Suite | |
| Brookdale Meadowmont | AL MC | Chapel Hill (Glen Lennox Appartments) | 64
Facility
64
NC AVG
72
Rank
#213 / 387 | Yes |
53
Facility
53
NC AVG
36
Rank
#128 / 536 | 100.0% | - | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 17 | 65%
Facility
65%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#60 / 333 | Studio / Suite | |
| Carol Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Chapel Hill (Carol Woods) | 30
Facility
30
NC AVG
72
Rank
#326 / 387 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
NC AVG
36
Rank
#432 / 536 | 93.0% | - | - | - | 3 | 67%
Facility
67%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#65 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| LiveWell @ Coker Hills (Chapel Hill) | AL HC MC | Chapel Hill (Blue Hill District) | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
72
Rank
#335 / 387 | No |
63
Facility
63
NC AVG
36
Rank
#50 / 536 | 33.3% | - | 102.50/200
Facility
102.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#73 / 321 | 13 | 69%
Facility
69%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#79 / 333 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| LiveWell @ Governors Club Cottages (2) (Chapel Hill) | AL HC MC | Chapel Hill (Governors Club) | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
72
Rank
#335 / 387 | No |
7
Facility
7
NC AVG
36
Rank
#476 / 536 | 100.0% | - | 102.50/200
Facility
102.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#73 / 321 | 7 | 71%
Facility
71%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#94 / 333 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chatham Ridge
Is Chatham Ridge in a walkable area?
Chatham Ridge has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Chatham Ridge?
According to NC state health department records, Chatham Ridge's license number is HAL-019-023.
How long has Chatham Ridge been in business?
Chatham Ridge has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Chatham Ridge?
Yes, Chatham Ridge allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Chatham Ridge have?
Chatham Ridge has 91 beds.
Has Chatham Ridge had any deficiencies?
Chatham Ridge has had 49 reported deficiencies since 2017 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
Are there photos of Chatham Ridge?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Chatham Ridge in the photo gallery on this page.
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