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Marion Assisted Living

5235 Nc 226 South Marion, Nc 28752, Marion, NC 28752 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Marion Assisted Living accepts Medicaid.
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Overview of Marion Assisted Living

Marion Assisted Living operates as an adult care home in Marion, North Carolina, along NC 226 South in the McDowell County foothills. The setting earns a Walk Score of 66, which puts it in moderately walkable territory. Some errands can be handled on foot from here. Most visiting families will still arrive by car.

Fifty-four beds put this community in the middle of the range for North Carolina adult care homes. That size tends to mean residents get shared common areas and group programming without the scale of a large institution. The operation has run continuously under this name for more than 25 years.

Daily personal care assistance forms the core of what happens here. Staff help residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and similar routine tasks. Medication monitoring is part of the service set, so prescriptions and administration are tracked for residents who need that oversight. Nutritional and dietary counseling is available as well, along with regularly scheduled activities and social events.

The community accepts Medicaid, which shapes the financial picture for families who cannot sustain private-pay rates indefinitely. North Carolina’s Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys of adult care homes across the state. Inspection themes at this community have centered on medication management and on staffing and staff credentials.

Pets are allowed here, and the community lists local travel and shopping availability for residents who want time in town. For a family weighing an adult care home in western North Carolina with Medicaid acceptance and a moderately walkable setting, Marion Assisted Living presents a mid-sized option with a long operating history and an inspection record concentrated in medication and staffing themes.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 54 Rank #285 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 285th 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #39 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th 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.
66 / 100

About this community

License Details

StatusActive
CountyMcdowell
License NumberHAL-059-035

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Amenities & Lifestyle

Shopping
Specific ProgramsNutritional and Dietary Counseling, Medication Monitoring, Activities and Social Events Regularly, Assistance with Daily Personal Care

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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 2014 · 12 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 31 deficiencies 8 inspections 0 penalties 15 inspections with deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2014 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average 1 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 3 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (33% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (22% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (58% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3146 This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (31 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 33% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.95.01 This facility has 22% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (3.9 vs. NC avg 5.01).↓ 22% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 821 This facility has had 62% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (8 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 819 This facility has 58% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (8 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 58% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 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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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
2 / 5

Based on the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation surveys measuring health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Ranked 106th (tied) of 138 homes in North Carolina See full North Carolina ranking
Division Of Health Service Rating
2/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
84.25 / 200

Quality score (0-200). Higher scores indicate better performance in inspections and compliance.

North Carolina average: 98 See full North Carolina ranking

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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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Terrabella Lake Norman
AL
IL
MC
Mooresville
120
Facility 120
NC AVG 72
Rank #35 / 387
Yes
46
Facility 46
NC AVG 36
Rank #186 / 536
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #1 / 232
C+
96.00/200
Facility 96.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #205 / 321
13
92%
Facility 92%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #97 / 333
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Winston-Salem
115
Facility 115
NC AVG 72
Rank #53 / 387
Yes
47
Facility 47
NC AVG 36
Rank #176 / 536
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #1 / 232
A+
73.75/200
Facility 73.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #299 / 321
15
93%
Facility 93%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #117 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed
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%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #1 / 232
-
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
6
83%
Facility 83%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #40 / 333
Studio / Suite
Walnut Ridge
AL
NH
MC
Walnut Cove
63
Facility 63
NC AVG 72
Rank #221 / 387
No
50
Facility 50
NC AVG 36
Rank #150 / 536
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #1 / 232
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
Marion Assisted Living
AL
Marion
54
Facility 54
NC AVG 72
Rank #285 / 387
Yes
66
Facility 66
NC AVG 36
Rank #39 / 536
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84.25/200
Facility 84.25/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #286 / 321
8
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
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Frequently Asked Questions about Marion Assisted Living

Is Marion Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Marion Assisted Living has a walk score of 66. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Marion Assisted Living?

According to NC state health department records, Marion Assisted Living's license number is HAL-059-035.

Are pets allowed at Marion Assisted Living?

Yes, Marion Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Marion Assisted Living have?

Marion Assisted Living has 54 beds.

Has Marion Assisted Living had any deficiencies?

Marion Assisted Living has had 31 reported deficiencies according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

Are there photos of Marion Assisted Living?

Yes — there are 2 photos of Marion Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Marion Assisted Living?

Marion Assisted Living is located at 5235 Nc 226 South Marion, Nc 28752, Marion, NC 28752.

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