Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Livewell at Midenhall Way
Located near UNC REX Hospital in Cary, North Carolina, this assisted living and memory care community serves up to six residents in a single-story home. Its small size supports a highly personalized environment, and all available beds are currently occupied. Care ranges from assistance with daily living to end-of-life support, with staff trained in wander-management procedures for residents who may be at risk of leaving the home unsupervised.
Older adults receive help with medication administration, incontinence care, and transportation to medical appointments. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants are available around the clock, maintaining a staff-to-resident ratio of one caregiver for every three residents. The organization also provides in-home care services for individuals who wish to remain in a private residence.
Meals are prepared to accommodate individual dietary needs, including vegetarian, diabetic, and gluten-free preferences. Residents also have access to housekeeping, laundry, transportation, religious services, a chapel, a spa, and a live-in care program.
Inspection reports from North Carolina’s Division of Health Service Regulation have cited findings related to resident supervision practices and the timing of meal service during one review. No additional concerns involving food preparation or nutrition were identified.
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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.
Penalties
Civil monetary penalties issued by North Carolina regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
NC Average
vs. NC Avg-
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$16.5k——
- 2022-10-31 $16,000 Not Paid - Refered to Controller's Office
- 2024-02-09 $500 Paid in Full
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 2023 vs. North Carolina state average• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 3 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (93% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (70% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (89% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 3 | 46 | This facility has 93% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (3 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 93% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.5 | 5.01 | This facility has 70% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1.5 vs. NC avg 5.01).↓ 70% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
| 2 | 21 | This facility has had 90% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (2 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 90% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 2 | 19 | This facility has 89% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 89% 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 |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Staff to Resident Ratio: 1:3
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
Places of interest near Livewell at Midenhall Way
3.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cary's city center to Livewell at Midenhall Way's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.02 miles to nearest hospital (UNC REX Hospital)
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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.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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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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| Heartfields at Cary | AL MC | Cary | 97
Facility
97
NC AVG
72
Rank
#88 / 387 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
NC AVG
36
Rank
#72 / 536 |
79.4%
Facility
79.4%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#106 / 232 | - | 97.50/200
Facility
97.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#185 / 321 | 12 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / 2 Bed | |
| Sunrise of Cary | AL HOS MC | Cary | 85
Facility
85
NC AVG
72
Rank
#132 / 387 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
NC AVG
36
Rank
#272 / 536 |
40.0%
Facility
40.0%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#193 / 232 | A- | 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 | |
| The Arboretum at Woodland Terrace | AL IL MC | Cary | 84
Facility
84
NC AVG
72
Rank
#135 / 387 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
NC AVG
36
Rank
#111 / 536 |
39.3%
Facility
39.3%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#196 / 232 | - | 95.75/200
Facility
95.75/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#209 / 321 | 9 | 89%
Facility
89%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#71 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Livewell at Midenhall Way | AL HC MC | Cary (Wessex) | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
72
Rank
#335 / 387 | No |
41
Facility
41
NC AVG
36
Rank
#220 / 536 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#1 / 232 | - | 93.00/200
Facility
93.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#243 / 321 | 2 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Private Rooms | |
| Cary Family Care | AL RESC | Cary (Twin Lakes) | 3
Facility
3
NC AVG
72
Rank
#383 / 387 | No |
28
Facility
28
NC AVG
36
Rank
#328 / 536 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#1 / 232 | - | 100.00/200
Facility
100.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#136 / 321 | 5 | 80%
Facility
80%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#33 / 333 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
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Assisted Living in North Carolina
Livewell at Midenhall Way is located in Cary, North Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Livewell at Midenhall Way
What neighborhood is Livewell at Midenhall Way in?
Livewell at Midenhall Way is in the Wessex neighborhood of Cary.
Is Livewell at Midenhall Way in a walkable area?
Livewell at Midenhall Way has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Livewell at Midenhall Way?
According to NC state health department records, Livewell at Midenhall Way's license number is FCL-092-305.
What is the occupancy rate at Livewell at Midenhall Way?
Livewell at Midenhall Way's occupancy is 100%.
Are pets allowed at Livewell at Midenhall Way?
No, Livewell at Midenhall Way has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Livewell at Midenhall Way have?
Livewell at Midenhall Way has 6 beds.
Has Livewell at Midenhall Way had any deficiencies?
Livewell at Midenhall Way has had 3 reported deficiencies since 2023 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
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