Tabor Commons
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Tabor City, NC

Tabor Commons

Assisted Living & Respite Care · Tabor City, NC

Overview of Tabor Commons

At 703 Elizabeth Street in Tabor City, Columbus County, Tabor Commons houses 80 residents in an assisted living and respite care setting. The surrounding area is somewhat walkable, earning a Walk Score of 37; a short list of errands can be handled on foot, though most trips still require a car.

Staffing runs around the clock, and the community layers rehabilitation and nursing services on top of that base, so residents needing clinical support don’t have to leave the building for it. Respite stays are available too, offering families a short-term option when they need coverage without a permanent placement. The activity calendar is dense: more than 14 hours of programming each week spans bingo, exercise classes, social hours, crafts, and outings into the surrounding community.

Free cable and Wi-Fi come standard, housekeeping runs weekly, linens are serviced, and the building is fully handicap accessible. Medicaid is accepted, which matters for families mapping out how they’ll cover a longer stay. North Carolina’s health regulators evaluate assisted living communities on a set of standing categories, and Tabor Commons’ inspection record touches several of them: medication management, fire-safety systems, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, and dietary and food service.

Tabor Commons suits a family weighing a mid-sized assisted living community that pairs structured daily activity with on-site rehabilitation, nursing support, and Medicaid as a payment option.

Bed community size
80-bed community Rank #150 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 150th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 37 / 100 Rank #245 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 245th 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.

About this community

License Details

StatusActive
CountyColumbus
License NumberHAL-024-015

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Nursing Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Cable Tv
Wi-Fi
Housekeeping
Wheelchair Accessible
ActivitiesEach week, 14+ hours of planned group activities including Bingo, exercise, socials, crafts, and outings

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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. 53 deficiencies 20 inspections 0 penalties 16 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 2015 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average 1 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (15% above)
2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (16% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (11% 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. 5346 This facility has 15% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (53 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 15% 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. 2021 This facility has had 5% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (20 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 5% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 1619 This facility has 16% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (16 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 16% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 80%90% This facility has 10 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (80% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 10% better

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
4 / 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 9th (tied) of 138 homes in North Carolina See full North Carolina ranking
Division Of Health Service Rating
3/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
96.50 / 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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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tabor City's city center to Tabor Commons's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Hillside Nursing & Rehab
AL
NH
SNF
Wake Forest
130
Facility 130
NC AVG 72
Rank #23 / 387
No
19
Facility 19
NC AVG 36
Rank #384 / 536
88.3% ---3
33%
Facility 33%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #12 / 333
Private Rooms
Tabor Commons
AL
RC
Tabor City
80
Facility 80
NC AVG 72
Rank #150 / 387
No
37
Facility 37
NC AVG 36
Rank #245 / 536
--
96.50/200
Facility 96.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #196 / 321
20
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #177 / 333
-
Brookdale Carriage Club Providence
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Charlotte (Olde Providence North)
77
Facility 77
NC AVG 72
Rank #165 / 387
Yes
12
Facility 12
NC AVG 36
Rank #440 / 536
-A+
98.75/200
Facility 98.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #167 / 321
15
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #177 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Glenaire
AL
NH
IL
Cary
71
Facility 71
NC AVG 72
Rank #182 / 387
No
25
Facility 25
NC AVG 36
Rank #346 / 536
91.7% A+--3
33%
Facility 33%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #12 / 333
-
Carol Woods
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Chapel Hill (Carol Woods)
30
Facility 30
NC AVG 72
Rank #326 / 387
Yes
13
Facility 13
NC AVG 36
Rank #432 / 536
93.0% ---3
67%
Facility 67%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #65 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Frequently Asked Questions about Tabor Commons

Is Tabor Commons in a walkable area?

Tabor Commons has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Tabor Commons?

According to NC state health department records, Tabor Commons's license number is HAL-024-015.

Are pets allowed at Tabor Commons?

No, Tabor Commons has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Tabor Commons have?

Tabor Commons has 80 beds.

Has Tabor Commons had any deficiencies?

Tabor Commons has had 53 reported deficiencies since 2015 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

Are there photos of Tabor Commons?

Yes — there are 10 photos of Tabor Commons in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Tabor Commons?

Tabor Commons is located at 703 Elizabeth St. Tabor City, Nc 28463, Tabor City, NC 28463.

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