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The Bluefields

1935 Lincoln Road Leland, Nc 28451, Leland, NC 28451 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
The Bluefields accepts Medicaid.
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Overview of The Bluefields

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The Bluefields is a memory care community in Leland, NC, with a secured setting and supervision for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Its Secured Living program can be a fit for someone who needs a supervised environment because memory loss can create safety risks.

The community has 78 beds. Medicaid is accepted, which gives a resident whose savings may not cover a long stay another payment option. Restaurant-style dining includes dietitian-approved meals shaped around residents’ health needs, with special diets available for specific dietary requirements; a library, entertainment room, and outdoor common area provide places to read, enjoy indoor recreation, and spend time outside.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 78 Rank #145 / 368Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 145th out of 368 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #439 / 508Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 439th out of 508 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.
9 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #135 / 213Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 135th out of 213 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 213. 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.
64.1% This home usually has availability
Lower than the North Carolina average: 69.5%
Occupied beds
50 / 78

About this community

License Details

StatusActive
CountyBrunswick
License NumberHAL-010-007

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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 data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 54 deficiencies 13 inspections 0 penalties 27 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 (17% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (16% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (32% below)

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. 5446 This facility has 17% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (54 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 17% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.25.01 This facility has 16% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (4.2 vs. NC avg 5.01).↓ 16% better

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. 1321 This facility has had 38% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (13 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 1319 This facility has 32% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (13 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 32% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info 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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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
92.50 / 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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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Leland's city center to The Bluefields's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Terrabella Lake Norman
MC
AL
IL
Mooresville
120
Facility 120
NC AVG 70
Rank #29 / 368
Yes
46
Facility 46
NC AVG 35
Rank #173 / 508
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #1 / 213
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
Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Winston-Salem
115
Facility 115
NC AVG 70
Rank #45 / 368
Yes
47
Facility 47
NC AVG 35
Rank #164 / 508
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #1 / 213
A+
73.75/200
Facility 73.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #299 / 321
15
93%
Facility 93%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #117 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed
The Bluefields
MC
Leland
78
Facility 78
NC AVG 70
Rank #145 / 368
No
9
Facility 9
NC AVG 35
Rank #439 / 508
64.1%
Facility 64.1%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #135 / 213
-
92.50/200
Facility 92.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #247 / 321
13
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Brookdale Meadowmont
MC
AL
Chapel Hill (Glen Lennox Appartments)
64
Facility 64
NC AVG 70
Rank #197 / 368
Yes
53
Facility 53
NC AVG 35
Rank #121 / 508
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #1 / 213
-
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
6
83%
Facility 83%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #40 / 333
Studio / Suite
Walnut Ridge
MC
AL
NH
Walnut Cove
63
Facility 63
NC AVG 70
Rank #205 / 368
No
50
Facility 50
NC AVG 35
Rank #142 / 508
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #1 / 213
A+
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
5
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #33 / 333
Studio / Suite

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bluefields

Is The Bluefields in a walkable area?

The Bluefields has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of The Bluefields?

According to NC state health department records, The Bluefields's license number is HAL-010-007.

What is the occupancy rate at The Bluefields?

The Bluefields's occupancy is 64.1%.

Are pets allowed at The Bluefields?

No, The Bluefields has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does The Bluefields have?

The Bluefields has 78 beds.

Has The Bluefields had any deficiencies?

The Bluefields has had 54 reported deficiencies according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

Are there photos of The Bluefields?

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