Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care
The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care is a 119-bed community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite services to older adults in Charlotte, North Carolina. The facility on Willow Ridge Road operates as a full-service senior living community on a three-story building with an array of housing options: studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans. The neighborhood scores 57 on the Walk Score scale, indicating moderate walkability where some daily errands can be run on foot, though occupants typically need a car for most trips.
The facility maintains a 42 percent occupancy rate, meaning rooms are currently offered across its housing inventory. This mid-occupancy level provides potential residents and families with current availability and a reasonable wait time if they proceed with applications. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay arrangements are accepted to give families flexibility in how they approach coverage and payment options. The home houses its services across multiple care levels in the same community. With memory care and respite residents, independent and assisted living occupants share common areas and amenities. This continuum model lets residents stay in a familiar setting as their care needs change over time, instead of requiring relocations to different facilities. The design bolsters aging in place and the natural care progression, with staff providing increasing levels of support as needed. The location in Charlotte offers easy access to medical services, shopping, and local attractions. The moderately walkable neighborhood means visiting family members can navigate nearby areas on foot. Meanwhile, the offered room inventory across multiple unit types allows flexibility for different resident preferences and budgets.
State inspections have flagged themes around supervision documentation, medication administration protocols, and physical plant maintenance. It’s encouraged that families exploring the community ask staff directly about how these routine operational areas are managed daily, as operational rigor in such areas is crucial to care quality and resident safety.
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About this community
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.
Penalties
Civil monetary penalties issued by North Carolina regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
NC Average
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$24k——
- 2022-06-24 $12,000 Paid in Full
- 2022-06-24 $12,000 Paid in Full
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 2015 vs. North Carolina state average• Total deficiencies (228% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (52% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (5% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 151 | 46 | This facility has 228% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (151 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 228% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 7.6 | 5.01 | This facility has 52% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (7.6 vs. NC avg 5.01).↑ 52% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
| 20 | 21 | 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 |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 20 | 19 | This facility has 5% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (20 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 5% worse |
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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
Room Sizes: 392 / 527 / 587 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care
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9.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Charlotte's city center to The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.21 miles to nearest hospital (Atrium Health Pineville)
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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.
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.
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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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| Terrabella Lake Norman | AL IL MC | Mooresville | 120
Facility
120
NC AVG
72
Rank
#35 / 387 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
NC AVG
36
Rank
#186 / 536 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#1 / 232 | C+ | 96.00/200
Facility
96.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#205 / 321 | 13 | 92%
Facility
92%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#97 / 333 | Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care | AL IL MC RC | Charlotte | 119
Facility
119
NC AVG
72
Rank
#47 / 387 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
NC AVG
36
Rank
#101 / 536 |
42.0%
Facility
42.0%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#191 / 232 | - | 87.75/200
Facility
87.75/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#272 / 321 | 20 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Brookdale South Charlotte | AL MC | Charlotte (Wessex Square) | 82
Facility
82
NC AVG
72
Rank
#142 / 387 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
NC AVG
36
Rank
#407 / 536 |
74.4%
Facility
74.4%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#124 / 232 | A+ | 101.50/200
Facility
101.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#103 / 321 | 7 | 86%
Facility
86%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#53 / 333 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| Terrabella Little Avenue | AL MC | Charlotte (Carmel) | 62
Facility
62
NC AVG
72
Rank
#222 / 387 | Yes |
72
Facility
72
NC AVG
36
Rank
#24 / 536 |
98.4%
Facility
98.4%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#33 / 232 | - | 88.50/200
Facility
88.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#270 / 321 | 13 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Suite | |
| Merrywood on Park | AL IL NH | Charlotte (Ashbrook - Clawson Village) | 20
Facility
20
NC AVG
72
Rank
#331 / 387 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
NC AVG
36
Rank
#101 / 536 |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#99 / 232 | A+ | 97.00/200
Facility
97.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#189 / 321 | 10 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina
The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care is located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care
Is The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care in a walkable area?
The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care?
According to NC state health department records, The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care's license number is HAL-060-158.
What is the occupancy rate at The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care?
The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care's occupancy is 42%.
Are pets allowed at The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care?
Yes, The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care have?
The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care has 119 beds.
Has The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care had any deficiencies?
The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care has had 151 reported deficiencies since 2015 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
Are there photos of The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care?
Yes — there are 6 photos of The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.
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