Kingston Residence of Hickory is one of the trusted homes in the area, offering a top-notch level of assisted living and independent living services. The results-driven environment of the community boasts an innovative and modern approach to senior care. Management and the team of professional caregivers understand the unique needs of each individual and aim to enrich a fulfilling lifestyle for its residents.
The Kingston Residence lifestyle is focused on growth and enrichment; they provide essential amenities and services, such as 24/7 care and supervision, an on-site nurse practitioner, recreational activities, enriching programs, guest rooms, respite stays, and wellness support services.
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.
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Rank #51 / 508Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st 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.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 368 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
1.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hickory's city center to Kingston Residence of Hickory'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.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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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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| Brookdale Hickory Northeast | AL | Hickory | 88
Facility
88
NC AVG
70
Rank
#107 / 368 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
NC AVG
35
Rank
#276 / 508 | A+ | 98.50/200
Facility
98.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#168 / 321 | 7 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / Suite | |
| Springs of Catawba | AL MC RC | Hickory | 66
Facility
66
NC AVG
70
Rank
#182 / 368 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
NC AVG
35
Rank
#338 / 508 | A+ | 102.50/200
Facility
102.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#73 / 321 | 10 | 80%
Facility
80%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#33 / 333 | - | |
| Brookdale Falling Creek | AL | Hickory | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
70
Rank
#214 / 368 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
NC AVG
35
Rank
#401 / 508 | - | 106.50/200
Facility
106.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#3 / 321 | 5 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Suite | |
| Kingston Residence of Hickory | AL IL RC | Hickory | - | Yes |
62
Facility
62
NC AVG
35
Rank
#51 / 508 | - | - | - | - | - | Studio |
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Kingston Residence of Hickory is located in Hickory, North Carolina.
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Kingston Residence of Hickory has a walk score of 62. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Kingston Residence of Hickory has been operating for approximately 37 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Yes, Kingston Residence of Hickory allows residents to bring their pets.
Yes — there are 11 photos of Kingston Residence of Hickory in the photo gallery on this page.
Kingston Residence of Hickory offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Short-Term Stays.
Kingston Residence of Hickory is located at 904 2Nd St Ne, Hickory, NC 28601.
(828) 327-9955 will put you in contact with the team at Kingston Residence of Hickory.
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