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The Landings of Lake Lure
Memory Care & Respite Care · Lake Lure, NC
Aerial view of The Landings of Lake Lure facility Bright common area with tables and chairs Comfortable seating area with blue couch and artwork.

The Landings of Lake Lure

Memory Care & Respite Care · Lake Lure, NC
920 Buffalo Creek Rd Lake Lure, Nc 28746, Lake Lure, NC 28746 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of The Landings of Lake Lure

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Memory care in Lake Lure, North Carolina, and a respite option alongside it. The Landings of Lake Lure serves families who need full-time dementia support, along with those looking for a shorter stay while a caregiver takes a break or recovers from something of their own.

The address is 920 Buffalo Creek Rd, about 2.7 miles out from the center of town. This is western North Carolina, the Hickory Nut Gorge country, and the geography shows up in the numbers. Walk Score puts the neighborhood at 11 out of 100 and calls it car-dependent. Basically nothing is within walking distance, so families should count on driving for every visit and every errand.

Licensing covers 62 beds. That is a middle-sized community by North Carolina standards, larger than a converted residential home but well short of a sprawling campus.

Staffing runs through licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. Emergency alert systems are installed in the residences, and staff are on hand to assist at any hour of the day or night. In a memory care building, that arrangement carries weight, because residents may not be able to report a problem themselves. Respite residents are covered by the same setup.

Two amenities appear on the record: there is restaurant-style dining, and there is transportation. The transportation piece is worth pausing over given the walkability picture. It determines whether a resident can get to a doctor without a family member driving in from out of town.

State inspection activity here has centered on fire-safety systems and on dietary and food service operations. The picture is of a small-to-middling memory care community in a rural setting, with round-the-clock licensed staffing and enough transportation support to offset a location where almost nothing is reachable on foot.

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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. 62 Rank #206 / 368Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 206th 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 #426 / 508Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 426th 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.
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About this community

License Details

StatusActive
CountyRutherford
License NumberHAL-081-055

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency alert systems in residences, staff available to assist 24/7.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Transportation
Activities

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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 2024 · 2 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. 4 deficiencies 2 inspections 0 penalties 3 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 2024 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average 1 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 3 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (91% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (60% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (89% 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. 446 This facility has 91% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (4 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 91% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.05.01 This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2 vs. NC avg 5.01).↓ 60% 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. 221 This facility has had 90% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (2 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 90% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 219 This facility has 89% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 89% 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
103.50 / 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 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lake Lure's city center to The Landings of Lake Lure'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
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
The Landings of Lake Lure
MC
RC
Lake Lure
62
Facility 62
NC AVG 70
Rank #206 / 368
No
11
Facility 11
NC AVG 35
Rank #426 / 508
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103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
2
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Landings of Lake Lure

Is The Landings of Lake Lure in a walkable area?

The Landings of Lake Lure has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of The Landings of Lake Lure?

According to NC state health department records, The Landings of Lake Lure's license number is HAL-081-055.

Does The Landings of Lake Lure have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at The Landings of Lake Lure on this page.

Are pets allowed at The Landings of Lake Lure?

No, The Landings of Lake Lure has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does The Landings of Lake Lure have?

The Landings of Lake Lure has 62 beds.

Has The Landings of Lake Lure had any deficiencies?

The Landings of Lake Lure has had 4 reported deficiencies according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

Are there photos of The Landings of Lake Lure?

Yes — there are 3 photos of The Landings of Lake Lure in the photo gallery on this page.

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