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Morningside of Raleigh
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Raleigh, NC
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Morningside of Raleigh

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Raleigh, NC
801 Dixie Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Morningside of Raleigh

A 35-year-old assisted living and memory care community at 801 Dixie Trail in the University Park neighborhood of Raleigh, North Carolina, is Morningside of Raleigh. The single-story facility offers an array of housing options: studios, suites, and one-bedroom units, designed to serve occupants across different care needs and preferences. The 110-bed home currently operates at 34 percent occupancy.

The University Park location has a residential feel with a Walk Score of 44. In turn, residents and visiting families will find that some nearby services are walkable, but most trips require transportation. This quiet neighborhood setting fits those preferring a slower pace over a busy commercial area. Morningside of Raleigh’s dual-service model, supplying assisted living and memory care, allows it to cater to occupants at different stages of need. The one-story design excludes barriers like stairs and elevators, making daily movement here accessible for older adults with mobility worries.

For over three decades, the facility has operated in this community, establishing itself as a longstanding option for families seeking senior living in Raleigh. The current census of 37 residents mirrors available capacity for those exploring the community or transitioning into assisted living or memory care.

Facility Direct Line (919) 828-5557
Facility Direct Line (919) 828-5557
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 110 Rank #60 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
35 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #200 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 200th 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.
44 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #205 / 232Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 205th out of 232 homes we track in North Carolina for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 232. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
34% This home usually has availability
Lower than the North Carolina average: 76.4%
Occupied beds
37 / 110
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

StatusActive
CountyWake
License NumberHAL-092-217

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactBrandon Lanier, Administrator (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

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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 2015 · 11 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 91 deficiencies 14 inspections 8 penalties $69.7K fined 27 inspections with deficiencies

Penalties Info Civil monetary penalties issued by North Carolina regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

This Facility NC Average vs. NC Avg
  • Penalties Civil monetary penalties on record.
    8
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  • Total amount fined Total dollar amount of penalties issued.
    $69.7k
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Data reflects the most recent 11 years (since 2015).
  • 2022-06-10 $14,000 Paid in Full
  • 2022-06-10 $4,000 Paid in Full
  • 2022-05-20 $2,000 Paid in Full

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 2015 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average 3 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (98% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (30% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (26% 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. 9146 This facility has 98% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (91 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 98% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 6.55.01 This facility has 30% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (6.5 vs. NC avg 5.01).↑ 30% worse

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. 1421 This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (14 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 1419 This facility has 26% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (14 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 26% 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

Division Of Health Service Rating
3/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
103.50 / 200

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

North Carolina average: 98 See full North Carolina ranking

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Morningside of Raleigh

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Address 2.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Raleigh's city center to Morningside of Raleigh's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. 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.
Sunrise at North Hills
AL
HOS
MC
Raleigh (North Raleigh)
160
Facility 160
NC AVG 72
Rank #9 / 387
Yes
68
Facility 68
NC AVG 36
Rank #35 / 536
-A-
97.50/200
Facility 97.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #185 / 321
10
90%
Facility 90%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #84 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Morningside of Raleigh
AL
MC
Raleigh (University Park)
110
Facility 110
NC AVG 72
Rank #60 / 387
Yes
44
Facility 44
NC AVG 36
Rank #200 / 536
33.6%
Facility 33.6%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #205 / 232
A+
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
14
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Brookdale Wake Forest
AL
MC
Wake Forest
70
Facility 70
NC AVG 72
Rank #183 / 387
Yes
54
Facility 54
NC AVG 36
Rank #125 / 536
52.9%
Facility 52.9%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #178 / 232
A+
94.50/200
Facility 94.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #224 / 321
9
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Our Promise Care Homes at Falls Church
AL
RESC
Raleigh
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 72
Rank #335 / 387
No
70
Facility 70
NC AVG 36
Rank #31 / 536
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #1 / 232
-
105.50/200
Facility 105.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #5 / 321
2
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Private Rooms
Avendelle at Wyckford
AL
Raleigh (Wyckford)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 72
Rank #335 / 387
No
34
Facility 34
NC AVG 36
Rank #272 / 536
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #1 / 232
A+
100.50/200
Facility 100.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #130 / 321
7
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina

Morningside of Raleigh is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.

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Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

NC Medicaid CAP/DA

Age 65+ or disabled
General North Carolina resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

North Carolina Senior Care Options

NC SCO (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General North Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)

Age 55+
General NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NC

Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

In-Home Aide Services

North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

Age 60+
General NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NC

Family can be aides; varies by county funding.

Benefits
Personal care (5-20 hours/week) Meal prep Respite (~5 days/year) Errands

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NC

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NC

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

North Carolina Urgent Repair Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$30,258/year 50% AMI, varies by county
Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
NC

Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.

Benefits
Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility)

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

North Carolina Special Assistance

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
NC

Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services

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Frequently Asked Questions about Morningside of Raleigh

What neighborhood is Morningside of Raleigh in?

Morningside of Raleigh is in the University Park neighborhood of Raleigh.

Is Morningside of Raleigh in a walkable area?

Morningside of Raleigh has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Morningside of Raleigh?

According to NC state health department records, Morningside of Raleigh's license number is HAL-092-217.

What is the occupancy rate at Morningside of Raleigh?

Morningside of Raleigh's occupancy is 34%.

How long has Morningside of Raleigh been in business?

Morningside of Raleigh has been operating for approximately 35 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Morningside of Raleigh?

Yes, Morningside of Raleigh allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Morningside of Raleigh have?

Morningside of Raleigh has 110 beds.

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