The Commons At Brightmore
The Commons at Brightmore, situated in Wilmington, NC, is a senior living community offering both assisted living and memory care services. The community provides two living arrangements in Paraklay Way; featuring large closets, private, and companion rooms that allow ample floor space for personal items and design touches. Companion rooms share a full bath, and if desired, the community furnishes a bed, dresser, and nightstand at no additional charge. The built-in emergency call system ensures quick assistance is always within reach. Additionally, Azalea Hall provides similar living arrangements with personalized care and the same commitment to resident well-being.
In terms of healthcare services, The Commons at Brightmore offers minimal to substantial assistance with activities of daily living, safety monitoring and oversight, and personalized care plans. The community maintains a highly-trained care staff available 24 hours a day, ensuring residents receive the support they need. Medication administration is also part of the comprehensive healthcare services provided. Residents enjoy a range of amenities, including three chef-prepared meals daily with therapeutic diets available, secured memory support activities with designated courtyards, and housekeeping and laundry services.
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1.2 miles from city center
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
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.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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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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| Morningside of Wilmington | AL MC | Wilmington (Manorhouse Retirement Center) | 101
Facility
101
NC AVG
69
Rank
#61 / 335 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
NC AVG
34
Rank
#106 / 373 | - | A+ | 71.00/200
Facility
71.00/200
NC AVG
95
Rank
#287 / 300 | 29 | 76%
Facility
76%
NC AVG
63.9%
Rank
#239 / 300 | Studio / 1 Bed | |
| Spring Arbor of Wilmington | AL MC | Wilmington (Pine Valley Estates) | 66
Facility
66
NC AVG
69
Rank
#172 / 335 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
NC AVG
34
Rank
#58 / 373 | - | - | 103.00/200
Facility
103.00/200
NC AVG
95
Rank
#64 / 300 | 15 | 60%
Facility
60%
NC AVG
63.9%
Rank
#161 / 300 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| Liberty Commons | AL HOS NH PC RC SNF | Wilmington (Liberty Commons Center) | 82
Facility
82
NC AVG
69
Rank
#119 / 335 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
NC AVG
34
Rank
#83 / 373 |
96.1%
Facility
96.1%
NC AVG
68.6%
Rank
#35 / 184 | - | - | - | - | - | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Champions Assisted Living at the Davis Community | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Wilmington | 115
Facility
115
NC AVG
69
Rank
#40 / 335 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
NC AVG
34
Rank
#333 / 373 |
93.8%
Facility
93.8%
NC AVG
68.6%
Rank
#37 / 184 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Commons At Brightmore | AL CCRC IL MC | Wilmington (Brightmore Liberty) | - | Yes |
27
Facility
27
NC AVG
34
Rank
#219 / 373 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / Suite |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NC assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Programs that may help with care and living costs in North Carolina
The Commons At Brightmore is in Wilmington, North Carolina. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- 2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
- Asset limit
- VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
- NC specifics
- Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.
What it provides
- Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
State/County Special Assistance (SA)
State/County Special Assistance (SA)
Eligibility
- General
- Low-income people who need help with room and board in an eligible residential facility, or who qualify for the separate in-home component because they are at risk of entering a residential facility.
- NC specifics
- Special Assistance has separate adult-care-home and in-home programs. The latter assists eligible people at risk of residential placement; rules and payment standards must be matched to the correct setting.
What it provides
- A cash supplement for eligible low-income residents toward residential-facility room and board; or separate assistance through the in-home program.
Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults
Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults
Eligibility
- General
- CAP/DA is a Medicaid home/community waiver for adults age 18+ with disabilities at risk of institutionalization who meet applicable Medicaid and care requirements.
What it provides
- Assessed supports may include personal care; adult day health; home accessibility adaptations; meals; respite; emergency-response services and assistive technology.
In-Home Aide Services
In-Home Aide Services
Eligibility
- General
- Age 60+, living at home, and unable to complete one or more daily-living or household tasks; a responsible helper is unavailable or the primary caregiver needs relief.
- NC specifics
- Local providers supported by the Home and Community Care Block Grant offer levels of home management, personal care and respite. Service must be appropriate for needs that can be safely met at home.
What it provides
- Assessed home-management help; personal care or caregiver respite.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Eligibility
- General
- Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
- NC specifics
- QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.
What it provides
- QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
- Who it is for
- Income-eligible households responsible for home heating costs
- Income limit
- NC DHHS describes an income test based on 130% of the federal poverty guideline. Category-specific rules and current household-size tables should be checked.
- Asset limit
- NC DOA’s LIEAP description lists a household resource ceiling of $2,250.
Eligibility
- General
- Eligible households responsible for heating costs may receive LIEAP assistance; age 60+ households and certain disability households have an early application period.
- NC specifics
- Early applications run December 1–31 for qualifying older/disability households; others January 1–March 31 or until funds are exhausted. Crisis Intervention is a separate component with different rules.
What it provides
- One-time vendor payment toward heating costs; subject to eligibility and funding.




