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The Post at Providence Assisted Living
The Post at Providence Assisted Living is a small assisted living home on Esherwood Lane in the Providence Plantation neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is a single story building with six beds, and it has been serving families for five years under Ms. Megan Govender, who is President and Co-Owner. Residents can choose between private and semi private rooms, and the home sits about four and a half miles from Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.
The defining feature here is scale. With a staff to resident ratio of 1 to 3 and a team of 40 employees supporting a six bed home, residents receive a level of daily attention that larger communities are rarely structured to provide. That setup suits an older adult who does better in a quiet, house style setting than in a bustling campus, and it means caregivers come to know each resident’s routine and preferences closely.
The home offers on site transportation, which matters in this part of Charlotte. The neighborhood scores 7 out of 100 for walkability, so most errands and appointments involve a car, and having rides arranged through the community keeps residents connected to doctors, shopping, and outings without depending entirely on family schedules. Fitness and recreation are available on site as well, giving residents a way to stay active within the home itself.
Families weighing a small home against a larger community will find this one firmly in the first category, built around close personal care in a residential Charlotte setting.
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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.
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.
• Inspections with deficiencies (95% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (78% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
| 5 | 21 | This facility has had 76% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (5 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 76% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 1 | 19 | This facility has 95% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 95% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 20% | 92% | This facility has 72 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (20% vs. NC avg 92%).↓ 72% better |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Staff to Resident Ratio: 1:3 ( 1 Staff - 3 Residents )
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near The Post at Providence Assisted Living
4416 Esherwood Ln, Charlotte, NC 28270 — 4.41 miles to nearest hospital (Novant Health Matthews Medical 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.
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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| Terrabella Lake Norman | AL IL MC | Mooresville | 120
Facility
120
NC AVG
70
Rank
#26 / 328 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
NC AVG
34
Rank
#114 / 373 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
68.5%
Rank
#1 / 186 | C+ | 96.00/200
Facility
96.00/200
NC AVG
92.7
Rank
#188 / 291 | 13 | 92%
Facility
92%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#90 / 301 | Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Brookdale South Charlotte | AL MC | Charlotte (Wessex Square) | 82
Facility
82
NC AVG
70
Rank
#118 / 328 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
NC AVG
34
Rank
#273 / 373 |
74.4%
Facility
74.4%
NC AVG
68.5%
Rank
#91 / 186 | A+ | 101.50/200
Facility
101.50/200
NC AVG
92.7
Rank
#95 / 291 | 7 | 86%
Facility
86%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#49 / 301 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| Terrabella Little Avenue | AL MC | Charlotte (Carmel) | 62
Facility
62
NC AVG
70
Rank
#193 / 328 | Yes |
72
Facility
72
NC AVG
34
Rank
#15 / 373 |
98.4%
Facility
98.4%
NC AVG
68.5%
Rank
#32 / 186 | - | 88.50/200
Facility
88.50/200
NC AVG
92.7
Rank
#245 / 291 | 13 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#126 / 301 | Suite | |
| Merrywood on Park | AL IL NH | Charlotte (Ashbrook - Clawson Village) | 20
Facility
20
NC AVG
70
Rank
#274 / 328 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
NC AVG
34
Rank
#65 / 373 |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
NC AVG
68.5%
Rank
#73 / 186 | A+ | 97.00/200
Facility
97.00/200
NC AVG
92.7
Rank
#173 / 291 | 10 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#126 / 301 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| The Post at Providence Assisted Living | AL | Charlotte (Providence Plantation) | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
70
Rank
#278 / 328 | No |
7
Facility
7
NC AVG
34
Rank
#325 / 373 | - | A+ | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.7
Rank
#31 / 291 | 5 | 20%
Facility
20%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#8 / 301 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
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
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina
The Post at Providence Assisted Living is located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Post at Providence Assisted Living
What neighborhood is The Post at Providence Assisted Living in?
The Post at Providence Assisted Living is in the Providence Plantation neighborhood of Charlotte.
Is The Post at Providence Assisted Living in a walkable area?
The Post at Providence Assisted Living has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of The Post at Providence Assisted Living?
According to NC state health department records, The Post at Providence Assisted Living's license number is FCL-060-165.
How long has The Post at Providence Assisted Living been in business?
The Post at Providence Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Post at Providence Assisted Living?
No, The Post at Providence Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does The Post at Providence Assisted Living have?
The Post at Providence Assisted Living has 6 beds.
Are there photos of The Post at Providence Assisted Living?
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Post at Providence Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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