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Wellington House
Wellington House offers memory care and respite care in Gastonia, NC. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, while respite care offers a short term stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away. Wellington House may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised memory care or for a family seeking short term support while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.
There are 48 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a way to help pay for care through that program. A Walk Score of 46 places the area in a car dependent band, so most errands require a car or a ride.
Restaurant style dining includes dietitian approved meals designed around each resident’s care plan, and special diets are supported. A library provides space for reading, while the entertainment room offers an indoor setting for activities. The outdoor common area gives residents a dedicated place to spend time outside.
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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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 66 deficiencies 15 inspections 0 penalties 34 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• Total deficiencies (43% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (1% above) 2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (12% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (26% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 66 | 46 | This facility has 43% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (66 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 43% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 4.4 | 5.01 | This facility has 12% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (4.4 vs. NC avg 5.01).↓ 12% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
| 15 | 21 | This facility has had 29% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (15 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 29% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 14 | 19 | This facility has 26% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (14 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 26% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 93% | 92% | This facility has 1 percentage point higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (93% vs. NC avg 92%).↑ 1% worse |
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2.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Gastonia's city center to Wellington House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Memory Care around the area
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.
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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 | 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 | |
| Wellington House | MC RC | Gastonia | 48
Facility
48
NC AVG
70
Rank
#284 / 368 | No |
46
Facility
46
NC AVG
35
Rank
#173 / 508 |
81.3%
Facility
81.3%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#81 / 213 | - | 97.50/200
Facility
97.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#185 / 321 | 15 | 93%
Facility
93%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#117 / 333 | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wellington House
Is Wellington House in a walkable area?
Wellington House has a walk score of 46. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Wellington House?
According to NC state health department records, Wellington House's license number is HAL-036-031.
What is the occupancy rate at Wellington House?
Wellington House's occupancy is 81.3%.
Are pets allowed at Wellington House?
No, Wellington House has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Wellington House have?
Wellington House has 48 beds.
Has Wellington House had any deficiencies?
Wellington House has had 66 reported deficiencies according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
Are there photos of Wellington House?
Yes — there are 2 photos of Wellington House in the photo gallery on this page.





