The Gardens of Pamlico
The Gardens of Pamlico sits at 22 Magnolia Way in Grantsboro, North Carolina. It is an assisted living community, serving seniors who need daily support but not skilled nursing care. The surrounding area scores 29 on the Walk Score scale, which places it in somewhat walkable territory. A handful of destinations are reachable on foot from the property. Most trips will require a car or the community’s own transportation service.
The community is licensed for 70 beds and currently serves 23 residents, an occupancy rate of 33 percent. That is a substantial amount of unused capacity. For a family, the practical read is straightforward: rooms are available, and the staff-to-resident ratio in a building that empty differs from what the same building would look like at full census.
Nursing services and rehabilitation services are offered on site, with staffing in place 24 hours a day. A Secured Living program operates for residents who require a protected setting. Housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation are all handled by the community itself. Meals are served restaurant-style, and residents have a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area available to them.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation surveys adult care homes without advance notice. At this community, inspection attention has concentrated on medication management, fire-safety systems, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, and housekeeping and upkeep. Those four themes represent the documented pattern in the state record, and families weighing this community should register them as such.
The Gardens of Pamlico accepts Medicaid. For families whose financing runs through that pathway, this community is a viable option in a rural county where such options are limited. The occupancy figure and the inspection themes are the two facts that should carry the most weight in a decision here.
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Occupancy
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
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 (41% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (37% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (at NC avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 65 | 46 | This facility has 41% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (65 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 41% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
| 29 | 21 | 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 |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 26 | 19 | This facility has 37% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (26 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 37% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 90% | 90% | This facility has inspection deficiency rate in line with the North Carolina average (90 vs. NC avg 90).— At avg |
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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.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | - |
| The Gardens of Pamlico | AL | Grantsboro | 70
Facility
70
NC AVG
72
Rank
#183 / 387 | Yes |
29
Facility
29
NC AVG
36
Rank
#322 / 536 | 32.9% | - | 95.50/200
Facility
95.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#211 / 321 | 29 | 90%
Facility
90%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#294 / 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 The Gardens of Pamlico
Is The Gardens of Pamlico in a walkable area?
The Gardens of Pamlico has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Gardens of Pamlico?
According to NC state health department records, The Gardens of Pamlico's license number is HAL-069-002.
What is the occupancy rate at The Gardens of Pamlico?
The Gardens of Pamlico's occupancy is 33%.
Are pets allowed at The Gardens of Pamlico?
Yes, The Gardens of Pamlico allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does The Gardens of Pamlico have?
The Gardens of Pamlico has 70 beds.
Has The Gardens of Pamlico had any deficiencies?
The Gardens of Pamlico has had 65 reported deficiencies since 2015 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
Are there photos of The Gardens of Pamlico?
Yes — there are 10 photos of The Gardens of Pamlico in the photo gallery on this page.
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