Brookdale Lenoir

Q: What neighborhood is Brookdale Lenoir in?

Brookdale Lenoir is in the Powell Road Northeast neighborhood of Lenoir.

Q: Is Brookdale Lenoir in a walkable area?

Brookdale Lenoir has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: What is the license number of Brookdale Lenoir?

According to NC state health department records, Brookdale Lenoir's license number is HAL-014-010.

Q: Does Brookdale Lenoir have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Lenoir on this page.

Q: Are there photos of Brookdale Lenoir?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Brookdale Lenoir in the photo gallery on this page.

Q: What is the phone number of Brookdale Lenoir?

(828) 757-7800 will put you in contact with the team at Brookdale Lenoir.

Overview of Brookdale Lenoir

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brookdale Lenoir offers assisted living accommodations in historic Lenoir, North Carolina. This exclusive senior living community provides a unique kind of independence, allowing residents to trade everyday stress and hassles for a full schedule of engaging activities. With its prime location near restaurants, shopping, banks, and physicians’ offices, Brookdale Lenoir ensures a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents.

Brookdale Lenoir balances independence with personalized care, offering services like medication management, assistance with bathing and dressing, and coordination with healthcare providers. Residents can enjoy delicious, healthy meals in a restaurant-style dining room and benefit from amenities such as a wellness center, cafe, bistro, community kitchen, and walking paths. Apartment options include spacious two-bedroom suites with ample storage and natural light. The community is pet-friendly, adding to the welcoming atmosphere.

(828) 757-7800

82-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 28 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

StatusActive

CountyCaldwell

License NumberHAL-014-010

Wheelchair Accessible

Emergency SystemsYes

Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactMechelle Kanipe, Executive Director

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Café/Bistro

Beauty/Barber Shop

Courtyard And Garden

Private Dining Room

Game Room

Walking Paths

Landscaped Grounds

Community Kitchen

Meeting Rooms

ActivitiesActivities include pottery classes, trivia games, and bingo.

Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care

Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Starting Price$4,905 per month

Food DescriptionDining room offers a variety of meals with options for special dietary needs.

Since 2015 · 11 years of data 43 deficiencies 25 inspections 0 penalties 21 inspections with deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Since 2015 vs. North Carolina state average

Overall vs. NC average

Latest Inspection February 27, 2025 Annual Inspection

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NC Average	vs. NC Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	43	46	This facility has 7% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (43 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 7% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2015.	3.9	4.2	This facility has 7% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (3.9 vs. NC avg 4.2).↓ 7% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	1.7	2.2	This facility has 23% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1.7 vs. NC avg 2.2).↓ 23% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NC Average	vs. NC Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	25	21	This facility has 19% more total inspections than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (25 vs. NC avg 21).↑ 19% worse
Inspections with deficiencies Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.	21	19	This facility has 11% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (21 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 11% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.	84%	90%	This facility has 6 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (84% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 6% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The February 27, 2025 annual inspection cited 3 deficiencies, including failure to test 4 of 5 residents for tuberculosis on admission and medication order verification issues.
The September 12, 2018 construction survey found 17 safety and fire protection deficiencies, including obstructed egress, unsecured oxygen cylinders, and malfunctioning fire and smoke barriers.
Prior health care deficiencies involved failure to implement physician orders and protect residents from verbal and physical abuse, with repeated issues from 2015 through 2022.

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Ratings

Division Of Health Service Rating

30/4

Scores

DHSR Score

91.50 / 200

Quality score (0-200). Higher scores indicate better performance in inspections and compliance.

What does this home offer?

Room Sizes: 280 / 357 / 530 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio / Suite

Building Type: Single-story

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Studio

280 sq. ft

Suite

357 - 530 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Lenoir

Brookdale Lenoir P2

Brookdale Lenoir P3

Brookdale Lenoir P1

Floor Plan

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2.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Lenoir's city center to Brookdale Lenoir's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.61 miles to nearest hospital (Caldwell Memorial Hospital)

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Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

NC Medicaid CAP/DA

Age 65+ or disabled

General North Carolina resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

North Carolina Senior Care Options

NC SCO (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)

General North Carolina resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits

In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)

Age 55+

General NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

In-Home Aide Services

North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

Age 60+

General NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

Family can be aides; varies by county funding.

Benefits

Personal care (5-20 hours/week) Meal prep Respite (~5 days/year) Errands

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General NC resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General NC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

North Carolina Urgent Repair Program

Age 60+ prioritized

General NC resident, homeowner, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$30,258/year 50% AMI, varies by county

Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; home value considered.

Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.

Benefits

Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility)

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

North Carolina Special Assistance

Age 65+ (or disabled)

General NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services

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The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.


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