Haywood House
Haywood House
Haywood House sits at 145 N Main St in Canton, North Carolina. It is an independent living community with 60 beds, positioned on the town’s main commercial street. Downtown businesses and services are close by. The Walk Score of 61 puts the area in moderately walkable territory, so some errands work on foot and others require driving.
Independent living generally fits older adults who handle their own daily routines. What they are buying here is housing without the maintenance obligations of a private home.
The apartments include heat and hot water in the rent. Energy Star appliances, a dishwasher, and a microwave come standard, and the units carry modern fixtures, quality cabinetry and windows, and low-maintenance flooring. Cable and internet are ready at move-in. An elevator serves the building.
Shared space is a real part of the offering. Residents have a community center and library, a fitness center, and common outdoor seating areas at the studio level. Central laundry operates on site, which removes both the appliance upkeep and the trip to an outside facility.
North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys of licensed communities in the state. At Haywood House, inspection themes have covered medication management, fire-safety systems, care planning and documentation, resident rights and protections, and housekeeping and upkeep.
60-bed community Rank #230 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 230th 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: 61 / 100 Rank #66 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
StatusActive
CountyHaywood
License NumberHAL-044-042
Safety FeaturesEmergency Maintenance
Pets not allowed
Minimum Age62
Library
Community Center
Outdoor Seating
Laundry
Wi-Fi
Cable Tv
Fitness Center
Dishwasher & Microwave
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.
59 deficiencies
9 inspections
0 penalties
19 inspections with deficiencies
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
Overall vs. NC average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (28% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (32% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (53% below)
• Total deficiencies (28% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (32% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (53% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 59 | 46 | This facility has 28% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (59 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 28% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 6.6 | 5.01 | This facility has 32% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (6.6 vs. NC avg 5.01).↑ 32% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 9 | 21 | This facility has had 57% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (9 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 57% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 9 | 19 | This facility has 53% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (9 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 53% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 100% | 92% | This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (100% vs. NC avg 92%).↑ 8% worse |
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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.
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 | IL AL MC | Mooresville | 120
Facility
120
NC AVG
72
Rank
#35 / 387 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
NC AVG
36
Rank
#186 / 536 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#1 / 232 | C+ | 96.00/200
Facility
96.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#205 / 321 | 13 | 92%
Facility
92%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#97 / 333 | Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Parkview Retirement Center, Inc. | IL AL | Sanford (Brookwood) | 116
Facility
116
NC AVG
72
Rank
#51 / 387 | No |
18
Facility
18
NC AVG
36
Rank
#394 / 536 |
58.6%
Facility
58.6%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#165 / 232 | A+ | 95.50/200
Facility
95.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#211 / 321 | 5 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed / Private / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| Haywood House | IL | Canton | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#230 / 387 | No |
61
Facility
61
NC AVG
36
Rank
#66 / 536 | - | - | - | 0.00/200
Facility
0.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#305 / 321 | 9 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | - |
| Truewood by Merrill, New Bern | IL AL MC | New Bern | 55
Facility
55
NC AVG
72
Rank
#283 / 387 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
NC AVG
36
Rank
#295 / 536 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#1 / 232 | A+ | 99.50/200
Facility
99.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#145 / 321 | 11 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Merrywood on Park | IL AL NH | Charlotte (Ashbrook - Clawson Village) | 20
Facility
20
NC AVG
72
Rank
#331 / 387 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
NC AVG
36
Rank
#101 / 536 |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#99 / 232 | A+ | 97.00/200
Facility
97.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#189 / 321 | 10 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Frequently Asked Questions about Haywood House
Is Haywood House in a walkable area?
Haywood House has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Haywood House?
According to NC state health department records, Haywood House's license number is HAL-044-042.
Are pets allowed at Haywood House?
No, Haywood House has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Haywood House have?
Haywood House has 60 beds.
Has Haywood House had any deficiencies?
Haywood House has had 59 reported deficiencies since 2015 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
Are there photos of Haywood House?
Yes — there are 14 photos of Haywood House in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Haywood House?
Haywood House is located at 145 N Main St. Canton, Nc 28716, Canton, NC 28716.
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