The Gardens of Pamlico

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The Gardens of Pamlico accepts Medicaid.

Overview of 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.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
23
Bed community size
70-bed community Rank #183 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 183rd 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 29 / 100 Rank #322 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 322nd 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.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
33%
Rank #210 / 232Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 210th out of 232 homes we track in North Carolina for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 232. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Lower than the North Carolina average: 76.4%
Occupied beds
23 / 70
Average occupied beds in North Carolina homes 85 beds

License Details

StatusActive
CountyPamlico
License NumberHAL-069-002

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Transportation
Dining
Library
Specific ProgramsSecured Living

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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. 65 deficiencies 29 inspections 0 penalties 26 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina 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 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. 6546 This facility has 41% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (65 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 41% 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. 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. 2619 This facility has 37% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (26 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 37% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 90%90% This facility has inspection deficiency rate in line with the North Carolina average (90 vs. NC avg 90).— At avg

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
3 / 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 40th (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
95.50 / 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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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.
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
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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