Morning Star Special Care Unit
Morning Star Special Care Unit is an assisted living home in Fayetteville, North Carolina, at 3017 Dunn Road on the city’s southeast side. The area is car-dependent. Residents and the family who visit them will want a vehicle for errands and appointments.
The home has 44 beds and runs at about three-quarters full, with 33 people living there. It stays small by design, and the resident count reflects that.
Staff are on-site at all hours. Residents can also use telehealth, which brings some medical visits to them instead of sending them out to an office.
North Carolina inspectors review homes like this one on a regular basis. Their work here has covered fire-safety systems, staffing and staff credentials, dietary and food service, and resident rights and protections.
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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.
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 (139% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (74% above) 1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (8% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 110 | 46 | This facility has 139% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (110 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 139% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 40 | 21 | This facility has had 90% more total inspections than the North Carolina average (40 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 90% more |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 33 | 19 | This facility has 74% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (33 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 74% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 83% | 90% | This facility has 7 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (83% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 7% better |
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3017 Dunn Road Fayetteville, Nc 28312, Fayetteville, NC 28312
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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.
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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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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| Carolina Inn at Village Green | AL MC | Fayetteville (Terry Sanford) | 100
Facility
100
NC AVG
72
Rank
#77 / 387 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
NC AVG
36
Rank
#72 / 536 | - | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 18 | 72%
Facility
72%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#105 / 333 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Harmony at Hope Mills | AL | Fayetteville (Jack Britt) | 100
Facility
100
NC AVG
72
Rank
#77 / 387 | Yes | - | - | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 9 | 89%
Facility
89%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#282 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| The Addison of Fayetteville | AL MC | Fayetteville (Seventy-First) | 96
Facility
96
NC AVG
72
Rank
#89 / 387 | No |
19
Facility
19
NC AVG
36
Rank
#384 / 536 | 22.9% | - | 0.00/200
Facility
0.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#305 / 321 | 25 | 84%
Facility
84%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#234 / 333 | Suite / 1 Bed |
| Morning Star Special Care Unit | AL | Fayetteville | 44
Facility
44
NC AVG
72
Rank
#307 / 387 | No | - | 75.0% | 98.50/200
Facility
98.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#168 / 321 | 40 | 83%
Facility
83%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#218 / 333 | - | |
| Heritage Place Senior Living | AL IL | Fayetteville (Terry Sanford) | - | No |
61
Facility
61
NC AVG
36
Rank
#66 / 536 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina
Morning Star Special Care Unit is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Morning Star Special Care Unit
What is the license number of Morning Star Special Care Unit?
According to NC state health department records, Morning Star Special Care Unit's license number is HAL-026-066.
What is the occupancy rate at Morning Star Special Care Unit?
Morning Star Special Care Unit's occupancy is 75%.
Are pets allowed at Morning Star Special Care Unit?
No, Morning Star Special Care Unit has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Morning Star Special Care Unit have?
Morning Star Special Care Unit has 44 beds.
Has Morning Star Special Care Unit had any deficiencies?
Morning Star Special Care Unit has had 110 reported deficiencies since 2015 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
What is the address of Morning Star Special Care Unit?
Morning Star Special Care Unit is located at 3017 Dunn Road Fayetteville, Nc 28312, Fayetteville, NC 28312.
What county is Morning Star Special Care Unit located in?
Morning Star Special Care Unit is in Cumberland County.
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