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Situated in the tranquil neighborhood of Raleigh, NC, Avendelle Lazy River Assisted Living is an inviting community that offers assisted services in a cozy, residential setting. It features private and semi-private rooms with hardwood floors and beautiful views that range from the yard, front yard, and patio, which will surely provide a sense of calm and relaxation for its residents. Having a highly trained and compassionate team, the community provides personalized round-the-clock care and assistance including assistance with daily activities and medicine administration and management, all guaranteeing a unique and attentive approach to the residents.
With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy tasty and healthy meals from breakfast to dinner, housekeeping services, hospice services, and many more. At Avendelle Lazy River Assisted Living, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.
For families and prospective residents, Avendelle at Lazy River also hosts a monthly Q&A meetup that talks about Practical Advice, Emotional Support, and Resources for Residential Care Decisions. You can join our discussion through this link.
Higher than the North Carolina average: 76.4%Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Civil monetary penalties issued by North Carolina regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 22 | 46 | This facility has 52% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (22 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 52% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2019.
| 3.1 | 6.6 | This facility has 53% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (3.1 vs. NC avg 6.6).↓ 53% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.2 | 2.2 | This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the North Carolina average (2.2 vs. NC avg 2.2).— At avg |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 10 | 21 | This facility has 52% fewer total inspections than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (10 vs. NC avg 21).↓ 52% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 8 | 19 | This facility has 58% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (8 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 58% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 80% | 90% | This facility has 10 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (80% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 10% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on December 19, 2024, cited multiple deficiencies related to fire safety approvals, building maintenance, corridor obstructions, and night lighting. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues including medication administration training, resident supervision, health care follow-up, and fire evacuation plan errors. Complaint investigations included a substantiated case in 2023 involving inadequate supervision of a wandering resident causing fear for another resident. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s deficiencies have varied over time with some recurring themes in safety and medication management, showing no clear pattern of consistent improvement or decline.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Staff to Resident Ratio: 1 Staff : 3 Residents
Building Type: Single-story
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6.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Raleigh's city center to Avendelle at Lazy River's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Avendelle at Lazy River is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
| Sunrise of Raleigh |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Raleigh (Northwest Raleigh) | 100 | Yes | 49 | - | A- | 97.50/200 | 24 | 75% | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| Cadence North Raleigh |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Raleigh (North Raleigh) | 96 | No | 45 | - | A+ | 93.50/200 | 19 | 78.9% | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | |
| Brookdale Wake Forest |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Wake Forest | 70 | Yes | 54 | 52.9% | A+ | 94.50/200 | 21 | 85.7% | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| Magnolia Glen |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Raleigh (Northwest Raleigh) | 66 | No | 50 | - | - | 103.50/200 | 15 | 73.3% | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| Avendelle at Lazy River |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Raleigh (Edgewater At Rogers Farm) | 6 | Yes | 14 | 83.3% | A+ | 93.00/200 | 10 | 80% | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
Avendelle at Lazy River is in the Edgewater At Rogers Farm neighborhood of Raleigh.
Avendelle at Lazy River has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to NC state health department records, Avendelle at Lazy River's license number is FCL-092-295.
Avendelle at Lazy River's occupancy is 83%.
Avendelle at Lazy River has 6 beds.
Yes — there are 15 photos of Avendelle at Lazy River in the photo gallery on this page.
Avendelle at Lazy River is located at 2268 Lazy River Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610, United States.
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