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TerraBella Southport
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Southport, NC
Exterior view of TerraBella Southport with trees Outdoor dining area with tables and plants Bright dining room with tables set for meals Cozy common area with comfortable seating and a fireplace Activity room with tables and chairs, colorful decor. Bright common area with seating and artwork Interior view of a salon area in the facility

TerraBella Southport

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Southport, NC
1125 E Leonard St, Southport, NC 28461 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of TerraBella Southport

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Overlooking the serene Southport, NC, TerraBella Southport is a premier senior living community offering assisted living and memory care within a relaxing living environment and easy access to shopping, dining, and medical services. With thoughtfully designed apartments equipped with personalized climate control settings, emergency call systems, and kitchenettes, residents enjoy a cozy and safe residence. Through its SHINE Memory Care Program, residents dealing with memory loss are given evidence-based memory care that allows them to navigate life despite their afflictions.

Residents’ holistic well-being is paramount to TerraBella Southport, offering extensive lifestyle programs for dining, activities, health, and wellness; residents are guaranteed the care and assistance that benefits all aspects of their wellness. Here, residents enjoy chef-prepared delicacies, a social calendar full of planned activities, and a broad range of amenities designed for fun, wellness, and entertainment. Amenities include Visiting physicians, religious services, salon services, live entertainment, local outings & excursions, and senior-specific wellness classes.

Facility Direct Line (910) 454-4001
Facility Direct Line (910) 454-4001
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Bed community size
96-bed community Rank #91 / 389Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st out of 389 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: 2 / 100 Rank #527 / 573Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 527th out of 573 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
59%
Rank #159 / 241Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 159th out of 241 homes in North Carolina for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 241. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the North Carolina average: 76.4%
Occupied beds
57 / 96
Average occupied beds in North Carolina homes 85 beds

License Details

StatusActive
CountyBrunswick
License NumberHAL-010-010

Staffing

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Leadership

ContactNichole Wood, 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 2016 · 10 years of data 44 deficiencies 29 inspections 0 penalties 21 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 2016 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average 1 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (11% above) 4 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (4% below)
• Deficiencies per year (4% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (32% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (20% below)
Latest Inspection March 23, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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. 4446 This facility has 4% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (44 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 4% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2016. 4.44.6 This facility has 4% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (4.4 vs. NC avg 4.6).↓ 4% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.52.2 This facility has 32% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1.5 vs. NC avg 2.2).↓ 32% better

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 2921 This facility has had 38% more total inspections than the North Carolina average (29 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 38% more
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 2119 This facility has 11% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (21 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 11% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 72%90% This facility has 18 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (72% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 18% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • March 23, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated failures in supervision and abuse prevention, with Resident #5 left on the floor for seven hours and harm caused by inadequate oversight of aggressive Resident #2.
  • March 8, 2024 complaint investigation found failure to refer Resident #2 for acute care despite chest pain and atrial fibrillation symptoms, resulting in the resident's death two days later.
  • March 6, 2024 survey cited five physical plant and safety code violations, including obstructed exits, inadequate lighting, and fire safety equipment not maintained in safe operating condition.
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Performance summary

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Ratings

Division Of Health Service Rating
3/4

Scores

DHSR Score
98.50 / 200

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

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Minimum Age: 55

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Building Type: Single story building

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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Southport's city center to TerraBella Southport's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.95 miles to nearest hospital (Dosher Memorial Hospital)

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Frequently Asked Questions about TerraBella Southport

Is TerraBella Southport in a walkable area?

TerraBella Southport has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of TerraBella Southport?

According to NC state health department records, TerraBella Southport's license number is HAL-010-010.

What is the occupancy rate at TerraBella Southport?

TerraBella Southport's occupancy is 59%.

Are pets allowed at TerraBella Southport?

Yes, TerraBella Southport allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does TerraBella Southport have?

TerraBella Southport has 96 beds.

Are there photos of TerraBella Southport?

Yes — there are 7 photos of TerraBella Southport in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of TerraBella Southport?

TerraBella Southport is located at 1125 E Leonard St, Southport, NC 28461.

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