Serenity Falls Family Care Home
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Raleigh, NC

Serenity Falls Family Care Home

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Raleigh, NC

Overview of Serenity Falls Family Care Home

Serenity Falls Family Care Home is an idyllic retreat situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Raleigh, NC, that offers assisted living. Residents here enjoy top-tier care and assistance tailored to their needs and preferences from a compassionate and highly skilled available 24/7. With its cozy and nurturing environment, residents keep their peace of mind and live comfortably in their golden years.

Encouraging residents to interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences, a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs is conducted. Here, residents have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy home-cooked meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking assistance in their golden years, especially with its dedicated care and beautifully furnished amenities.

Bed community size
3-bed community Rank #383 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 383rd 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.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 36 / 100 Rank #254 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 254th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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License Details

StatusActive
CountyWake
License NumberFCL-092-302

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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 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.

Overall vs. NC average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (95% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (44% below)

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. 221 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
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 119 This facility has 95% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 95% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 50%90% This facility has 40 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (50% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 40% better

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
102.50 / 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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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 5.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Raleigh's city center to Serenity Falls Family Care Home'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. 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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
Capital Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Raleigh (East Raleigh)
125
Facility 125
NC AVG 72
Rank #28 / 387
No
43
Facility 43
NC AVG 36
Rank #207 / 536
80.5% ---5
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #319 / 333
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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% A+
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
32
84%
Facility 84%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #234 / 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% A+
94.50/200
Facility 94.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #224 / 321
21
86%
Facility 86%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #255 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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% A+
100.50/200
Facility 100.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #130 / 321
13
85%
Facility 85%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #246 / 333
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Serenity Falls Family Care Home
AL
RESC
Raleigh (Cedar Hill Estates)
3
Facility 3
NC AVG 72
Rank #383 / 387
No
36
Facility 36
NC AVG 36
Rank #254 / 536
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102.50/200
Facility 102.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #73 / 321
2
50%
Facility 50%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #21 / 333
Private Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina

Serenity Falls Family Care Home 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Serenity Falls Family Care Home

What neighborhood is Serenity Falls Family Care Home in?

Serenity Falls Family Care Home is in the Cedar Hill Estates neighborhood of Raleigh.

Is Serenity Falls Family Care Home in a walkable area?

Serenity Falls Family Care Home has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Serenity Falls Family Care Home?

According to NC state health department records, Serenity Falls Family Care Home's license number is FCL-092-302.

Are pets allowed at Serenity Falls Family Care Home?

No, Serenity Falls Family Care Home has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Serenity Falls Family Care Home have?

Serenity Falls Family Care Home has 3 beds.

Are there photos of Serenity Falls Family Care Home?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Serenity Falls Family Care Home in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Serenity Falls Family Care Home?

Serenity Falls Family Care Home is located at 401 E Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609.

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