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Kingswood Reserve
You can find Kingswood Reserve at 263 Mckenzie Ridge Drive in Clayton, North Carolina, which is a nice town in Johnston County just southeast of Raleigh. This community is ready to help because they have licenses for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and even short-term respite care.
The building is a good size with 66 beds inside, but you should know that the neighborhood has a Walk Score of zero. Since it is considered a place where you need a car to get around, families and residents will need to plan on driving whenever they have errands to run or doctor appointments to keep.
Real nurses and nursing assistants work here every single day, and they stay on duty for 24 hours to make sure everyone is safe. They also offer respite care for people who only need to stay for a little while, and the whole area is fenced and locked so that residents who might get confused and wander off will stay right where they belong.
The staff takes care of the daily chores like cleaning, fixing things, and driving people where they need to go. When it is time to eat, the meals are served like you are at a nice restaurant instead of a school lunchroom, and there are plenty of shared spots to enjoy, such as a library, a fun movie room, and a backyard area for anyone who wants some fresh air.
State inspectors from North Carolina come by without warning to check on these homes, and when they visited Kingswood Reserve, they looked closely at how medicine is given, how records are kept, and how safe the building is for everyone. In the end, Kingswood Reserve is a medium-sized home in Clayton that offers four types of help, and while you do need a car to live there, they provide professional care and a very safe place to stay around the clock.
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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. 4 deficiencies 1 inspection 0 penalties 2 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 2024 vs. North Carolina state average• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 3 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (91% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (20% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (95% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 4 | 46 | This facility has 91% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (4 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 91% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 4.0 | 5.01 | This facility has 20% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (4 vs. NC avg 5.01).↓ 20% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 21 | This facility has had 95% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (1 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 95% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 1 | 19 | This facility has 95% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 95% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 100% | 92% | This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (100% vs. NC avg 92%).↑ 8% worse |
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5.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Clayton's city center to Kingswood Reserve's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
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.
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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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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| Wilkesboro Assisted Living Center | AL MC NH SNF | North Wilkesboro | 102
Facility
102
NC AVG
70
Rank
#64 / 368 | No |
61
Facility
61
NC AVG
35
Rank
#59 / 508 |
70.6%
Facility
70.6%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#118 / 213 | - | 104.00/200
Facility
104.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#28 / 321 | 6 | 83%
Facility
83%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#40 / 333 | - | |
| Brookdale Reidsville | AL MC | Reidsville | 76
Facility
76
NC AVG
70
Rank
#150 / 368 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
NC AVG
35
Rank
#270 / 508 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#1 / 213 | - | 104.50/200
Facility
104.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#20 / 321 | 5 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / Suite | |
| Kingswood Reserve | AL IL MC RC | Clayton | 66
Facility
66
NC AVG
70
Rank
#182 / 368 | No | - | - | - | 99.50/200
Facility
99.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#145 / 321 | 1 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | - | |
| Walnut Ridge | AL MC NH | Walnut Cove | 63
Facility
63
NC AVG
70
Rank
#205 / 368 | No |
50
Facility
50
NC AVG
35
Rank
#142 / 508 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#1 / 213 | A+ | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 5 | 80%
Facility
80%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#33 / 333 | Studio / Suite | |
| Navion of Rocky Mount | AL MC | Rocky Mount (Northgreen) | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
70
Rank
#214 / 368 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
NC AVG
35
Rank
#228 / 508 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#1 / 213 | - | 100.00/200
Facility
100.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#136 / 321 | 9 | 89%
Facility
89%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#71 / 333 | Suite |
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
Frequently Asked Questions about Kingswood Reserve
What is the license number of Kingswood Reserve?
According to NC state health department records, Kingswood Reserve's license number is HAL-051-073.
Are pets allowed at Kingswood Reserve?
No, Kingswood Reserve has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Kingswood Reserve have?
Kingswood Reserve has 66 beds.
Has Kingswood Reserve had any deficiencies?
Kingswood Reserve has had 4 reported deficiencies according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
Are there photos of Kingswood Reserve?
Yes — there are 39 photos of Kingswood Reserve in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does Kingswood Reserve provide?
Kingswood Reserve offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, and Secured Living.
What is the address of Kingswood Reserve?
Kingswood Reserve is located at 263 Mckenzie Ridge Dr Clayton, NC 27527.
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