Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Morningside of Gastonia
Morningside of Gastonia is an elegant senior living community located in a vibrant neighborhood in Gastonia, NC, offering a range of care, including assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. The community offers a wide range of living options, including studios and one-bedroom apartments with services tailored to residents’ unique needs and preferences. The community also offers Five Star’s award-winning Bridge to Rediscovery Alzheimer’s and dementia care program for residents dealing with memory loss.
The community’s ideal location provides easy access to shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and plenty of things to do, ensuring residents a vibrant living experience. With beautifully designed apartments and services, the community aims to enhance the quality of life of its residents. Amenities include restaurant-style dining, a spacious activity center, and engaging social events, along with a full-service barber and beauty salon, making it a perfect place to call home.
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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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 41 deficiencies 6 inspections 0 penalties 11 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 2014 vs. North Carolina state average• Deficiencies per inspection (36% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (11% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (68% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 41 | 46 | This facility has 11% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (41 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 11% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 6.8 | 5.01 | This facility has 36% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (6.8 vs. NC avg 5.01).↑ 36% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
| 6 | 21 | This facility has had 71% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (6 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 71% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 6 | 19 | This facility has 68% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (6 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 68% 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?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Morningside of Gastonia
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3.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Gastonia's city center to Morningside of Gastonia's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.87 miles to nearest hospital (CaroMont Regional Medical Center)
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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.
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.
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.
CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
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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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| Morningside of Gastonia | AL MC | Gastonia (Lake Wood) | 105
Facility
105
NC AVG
70
Rank
#56 / 368 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
NC AVG
35
Rank
#197 / 508 | - | - | 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 | |
| Brookdale Robinwood | AL CCRC( HC IL MC NH SNF | Gastonia | 89
Facility
89
NC AVG
70
Rank
#106 / 368 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
NC AVG
35
Rank
#480 / 508 | - | A+ | 91.50/200
Facility
91.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#252 / 321 | 8 | 88%
Facility
88%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#57 / 333 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| Brookdale New Hope | AL | Gastonia | 86
Facility
86
NC AVG
70
Rank
#112 / 368 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
NC AVG
35
Rank
#220 / 508 |
70.9%
Facility
70.9%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#117 / 213 | A+ | 91.50/200
Facility
91.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#252 / 321 | 12 | 92%
Facility
92%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#97 / 333 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| Brookdale Union | AL | Gastonia | 78
Facility
78
NC AVG
70
Rank
#145 / 368 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
NC AVG
35
Rank
#244 / 508 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#1 / 213 | A+ | 98.50/200
Facility
98.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#168 / 321 | 13 | 92%
Facility
92%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#97 / 333 | Studio |
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Assisted Living in North Carolina
Morningside of Gastonia is located in Gastonia, North Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Morningside of Gastonia
What neighborhood is Morningside of Gastonia in?
Morningside of Gastonia is in the Lake Wood neighborhood of Gastonia.
Is Morningside of Gastonia in a walkable area?
Morningside of Gastonia has a walk score of 42. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Morningside of Gastonia?
According to NC state health department records, Morningside of Gastonia's license number is HAL-036-041.
Are pets allowed at Morningside of Gastonia?
Yes, Morningside of Gastonia allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Morningside of Gastonia have?
Morningside of Gastonia has 105 beds.
Has Morningside of Gastonia had any deficiencies?
Morningside of Gastonia has had 41 reported deficiencies according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
Are there photos of Morningside of Gastonia?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Morningside of Gastonia in the photo gallery on this page.
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