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Overview of Bradley Creek Health Center

Nursing home care and skilled nursing are the whole of what Bradley Creek Health Center does in Wilmington, NC. The skilled nursing side suits a person whose health needs regular oversight from licensed nurses.

Two payers are accepted, Medicare and private pay. Medicare handles short-term skilled care that follows a hospital stay, while private pay means the family covers the bill directly.

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Overview of Guilford Health Care Center

Guilford Holdings III operates Guilford Health Care Center, a 110-bed nursing home in Greensboro, North Carolina, that focuses on short-term surgical recovery and illness rehabilitation. The building runs at a high 92.6 percent occupancy level, meaning room openings are limited due to steady local demand. Most residents here are covered by Medicaid and stay for an average of 151 days, a timeline indicating that daily operations are split between post-hospital therapy turnarounds and intermediate long-term care.

The daily care routine centers on a hands-on nursing schedule that logs an average of 3 hours and 10 minutes of direct attention per resident each day. Nurses and assistants use these hours to coordinate clinical monitoring alongside a structured physical therapy program. For visitors, the property holds a walk score of 33, meaning the neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, though a few local services might be reachable on foot.

Families looking over regional care options can connect with the admissions coordinator to check on open beds or to discuss the standard move-in checklist. The business office organizes billing through traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and private pay, while the floor staff can tell you about their restaurant-style dining setup, where chefs prepare meals on demand.

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Overview of Autumn Care of Fayetteville

Skilled nursing, respite care, hospice care, and memory care all belong to Autumn Care of Fayetteville, a nursing home in Fayetteville, NC. Both nursing levels, nursing home and skilled, serve people whose clinical needs are ongoing. Memory care gives someone living with dementia a supervised place to be.

End-of-life care comes under hospice. Respite is short-term by design and ends when the regular caregiver can take over again. Autumn Care suits someone who needs skilled nursing, memory care, or specialized medical care, and someone after a brief respite or rehabilitation stay.

Dialysis Care, Vent Management, Pulmonary Care, and Cardiac Care are named programs for specific medical needs, and Life Enriched is another program on the list. Short-Term Rehab handles recovery once a hospital admission, an illness, or an injury is behind someone, with broader rehabilitation services in support.

Staff are on duty around the clock. Medicaid, Medicare, and private payment are each accepted.

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Overview of The Stewart Health Center

The Stewart Health Center provides nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Charlotte, NC. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Several care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to a different community. The home has 79 beds and offers private and semi-private, fully furnished rooms, so a resident can have a room alone or share with another resident without needing to furnish it.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Rehabilitation services allow therapy to take place on site, and the salon and spa provide personal grooming without leaving the community. The Cypress of Charlotte owns The Stewart Health Center.

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Ashton Health and Rehabilitation

Off Wendover East, 5533 Burlington Rd, Mcleansville, NC 27301
Overview of Ashton Health and Rehabilitation

Ashton Health and Rehabilitation in McLeansville, NC, is a specialized care facility providing 24-hour skilled nursing and nursing home care with housing options that include private individual rooms. Continuous licensed medical oversight supports residents with ongoing clinical needs or short-term post-hospital rehabilitation.

Sub-acute rehabilitation services take place in an on-site physical therapy gym, supporting short-term recovery goals following a hospital stay. Featured clinical programs focus on Nutritional Care, Wound & Skin Care, and Outpatient Therapy. Community facilities also include an outdoor courtyard with a decorative fountain.

Accepted payment routes include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds. Medicare typically covers qualifying short-term rehabilitation, Medicaid assists eligible long-term residents, and private pay covers direct arrangements. Situated in a suburban setting, daily travel and appointments generally require personal vehicles or arranged transport.

Prospective individuals exploring short-term rehabilitation or ongoing skilled nursing oversight can reach out to the administrative team to verify current room availability or schedule a tour.

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Overview of Southpoint Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Southpoint Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Durham, NC that also provides hospice, palliative, and respite care. Skilled nursing means licensed nurses are on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing assistance and supervision in a residential setting.

Hospice care focuses on comfort for residents nearing the end of life. Palliative care addresses comfort and symptom management for people with serious illness, and respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities.

The facility provides sub-acute and long-term care, with rehabilitation available on site so therapy can be included in a resident’s care plan. Sub-acute care can support continued medical and rehabilitation needs after hospital treatment, while long-term care serves residents who need ongoing care. Meals are planned and prepared under the oversight of an in-house registered dietitian, and individualized special diets are developed with families and physicians to match medical needs. Transportation is available for residents who need help traveling to appointments or other destinations, and Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted.

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Overview of Aldersgate

Situated along Shamrock Drive, Givens Aldersgate is a life plan community in Charlotte, NC, that offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. With a 230-acre campus, this 120-bed community provides a variety of accommodations, including private suites for those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Daily housekeeping, personal laundry, chef-prepared meals, and personal transportation are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Nursing assistance is also available 24/7, along with physician services, to ensure accessibility of care at all times.

Enrichment activities, gardening, and spiritual support promote holistic wellness and encourage residents to live actively. Physical & speech therapy, as well as medication management, are also provided for residents’ welfare. Its location is also relatively walkable, with a walkability score of 40, indicating that some services can be reached on foot. Currently, the community has 93.8% occupancy, with an average length of stay of 50 days.

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Overview of Swift Creek Health Center

Swift Creek Health Center, located in Cary, NC, is the assisted living and memory support community at The Templeton of Cary.

Residents receive help with daily activities such as dressing, grooming, and mobility, along with medication management and nutritious meals that accommodate special diets, including gluten-free, diabetic, and vegetarian or vegan options. Additional on-site services include podiatry, lab services, behavioral health services, and access to a physician and nurse practitioner.

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Twin Lakes Memory Care

3810 Heritage Drive Burlington, Nc 27215, Burlington, NC 27215
Overview of Twin Lakes Memory Care

Twin Lakes Memory Care in Burlington, North Carolina, supplies a broad spectrum of care options, including adult day care, assisted living, memory care, nursing home placement, and skilled nursing. Day programs allow participants to attend during working hours without moving in, while assisted living supports daily routines like dressing, medication management, and personal hygiene in an apartment setting. Secured memory care units protect individuals prone to wandering, and round-the-clock licensed nursing ensures continuous clinical support as physical or medical needs change over time.

Physical amenities on this 32-bed campus include lakes, walking areas, gardens, a pool, and an on-site salon and spa. Residents can dine at local venues such as The Hearth Café, The Blue Heron Pub, and The Terrace Restaurant without a mandatory meal contract, and culinary teams accommodate custom dietary restrictions. Wellness activities run through the Thrive Wellness Program alongside physical rehabilitation services, short-term respite stays, and arranged transportation.

Location benefits include a walk score of 72, which lets non-driving residents walk to nearby services. Medicare coverage is accepted for post-hospital recovery and short-term skilled treatments.

Families looking for flexible day programs, specialized dementia care, or progressive senior housing can connect with Twin Lakes Memory Care to explore dining plans, check open beds, or request a facility tour.

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Overview of Myers Park Nursing Center

Myers Park Nursing Center in Charlotte, NC, keeps to one care type, nursing home care. Staff are on duty around the clock, which suits someone whose nursing needs are ongoing.

Across 133 beds, the housing option is a private suite, one resident per suite. Eleven hours and 28 minutes of nursing are recorded per resident per day.

Temporary support is what respite care gives, for the stretch when a regular caregiver is away traveling or recovering. Rehabilitation services, Short-Term Rehab, and a fitness center support recovery in the community. Payment is accepted from Medicaid, Medicare, or private pay.

Outside, a courtyard, walking paths, and a recreation area give residents places to spend time. The community is pet-friendly, and residents may bring their own.

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Nursing Homes in North Carolina at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in North Carolina. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.7/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in North Carolina. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.9/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in North Carolina. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5