Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Foundation Senior Living
Located in Aversboro Road Garner, NC, Foundation Senior Living offers an unparalleled living experience with its luxurious yet affordable services. The versatile living arrangements it offers allow residents to choose between private studios and companion rooms with both ensured to provide comfort and personalized care. Through the highly skilled and caring members of its team, Foundation Senior Living prioritizes the health and safety of its residents by providing comprehensive care services including medication administration, customized dietary management, and proactive fall assessment and prevention measures.
The community features top-notch amenities and services that enrich the quality of life of the residents, ranging from delicious and healthy meals, laundry and housekeeping, salon services, wellness programs, transportation options, and many more. At Foundation Senior Living, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.
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About this community
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 70 deficiencies 13 inspections 0 penalties 24 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 (52% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (8% 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
| 70 | 46 | This facility has 52% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (70 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 52% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 5.4 | 5.01 | This facility has 8% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (5.4 vs. NC avg 5.01).↑ 8% 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?
No pets allowed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Foundation Senior Living
1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Garner's city center to Foundation Senior Living'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-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.
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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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Nursing & Rehab | AL NH SNF | Wake Forest | 130
Facility
130
NC AVG
70
Rank
#17 / 368 | No |
19
Facility
19
NC AVG
35
Rank
#362 / 508 |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#60 / 213 | - | - | - | 3 | 33%
Facility
33%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#10 / 333 | Private Rooms |
| Foundation Senior Living | AL | Garner | 126
Facility
126
NC AVG
70
Rank
#21 / 368 | No |
45
Facility
45
NC AVG
35
Rank
#178 / 508 | - | - | 93.50/200
Facility
93.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#233 / 321 | 13 | 92%
Facility
92%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#97 / 333 | - | |
| Calyx Living of Fuquay-Varina | AL MC | Fuquay-Varina | 84
Facility
84
NC AVG
70
Rank
#119 / 368 | No |
24
Facility
24
NC AVG
35
Rank
#329 / 508 | - | - | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 2 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed | |
| Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard | AL | Apex (Shepherds Vineyard) | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
70
Rank
#316 / 368 | No |
36
Facility
36
NC AVG
35
Rank
#237 / 508 | - | A+ | 102.50/200
Facility
102.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#73 / 321 | 1 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Private / Shared Rooms | |
| Miss Bell’s at Garner | AL | Garner | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
70
Rank
#316 / 368 | No |
4
Facility
4
NC AVG
35
Rank
#480 / 508 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#126 / 213 | - | 90.00/200
Facility
90.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#261 / 321 | 4 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every NC community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina
Foundation Senior Living is located in Garner, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions about Foundation Senior Living
Is Foundation Senior Living in a walkable area?
Foundation Senior Living has a walk score of 45. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Foundation Senior Living?
According to NC state health department records, Foundation Senior Living's license number is HAL-092-186.
Are pets allowed at Foundation Senior Living?
No, Foundation Senior Living has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Foundation Senior Living have?
Foundation Senior Living has 126 beds.
Has Foundation Senior Living had any deficiencies?
Foundation Senior Living has had 70 reported deficiencies according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
Are there photos of Foundation Senior Living?
Yes — there are 11 photos of Foundation Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does Foundation Senior Living provide?
Foundation Senior Living offers Assisted Living.
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