The Bluefields

Nursing Home · North Carolina, NC

The Bluefields

Q: 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.

Q: What is the license number of The Bluefields?

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

Q: What is the occupancy rate at The Bluefields?

The Bluefields's occupancy is 64%.

Q: What is the overall rating for The Bluefields?

The Bluefields received a 3-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

Q: Are there photos of The Bluefields?

Yes — there are 9 photos of The Bluefields in the photo gallery on this page.

Q: What is the address of The Bluefields?

The Bluefields is located at 1935 Lincoln Road Leland, NC 28451.

Nursing Home · North Carolina, NC

1935 Lincoln Road Leland, Nc 28451, Leland, NC 28451 View map

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Overview of The Bluefields

The Bluefields is a 78-bed memory care and assisted living community at 1935 Lincoln Road, Leland, Brunswick County, North Carolina,, rated 3 out of 5 overall by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation, and ranked 40th (tied) among 138 homes statewide. A secured Special Care Unit serves residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia; 24-hour staffing and secured living are confirmed. Medicaid is accepted; Medicare is not. Occupancy stood at 50 of 78 beds (64 percent) as of October 2020, below the North Carolina average of 76.4 percent, with census having declined from 74 residents at the August 2019 inspection.

Amenities include restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, transportation, maintenance, a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area.

The regulatory record here requires serious attention before any placement decision. Thirteen inspections from August 2015 through August 2021 average 7.7 deficiencies per year, 48 percent above the North Carolina benchmark of 5.2.

The most consequential finding is a substantiated April 2016 complaint investigation in which inadequate supervision during the assisted living dining room supper meal resulted in the injury and death of Resident 2. That same investigation found failure to notify Resident 2’s physician of health care needs and psychotherapist recommendations, and a staff member refusing to change a resident’s soiled bed linen while speaking to her disrespectfully.

The October 2020 complaint and COVID-19 infection control survey produced 11 deficiencies, including Memory Care Unit staffing shortages across multiple shifts, a vacant Memory Care Manager position that had gone unfilled for months, failure to call EMS or perform CPR on an unresponsive resident without a DNR, delayed health care referral leading to a second resident’s hospitalization and death, personal care failures, COVID-19 isolation and screening failures, and meal service dignity violations. The August 2019 annual inspection added 10 deficiencies: a 35 percent medication error rate, absent third-shift CPR certification on 14 of 15 sampled shifts, supervisor absent for 19 of 24 sampled shifts, and missed or delayed medical appointments for 5 residents.

Subsequent 2019 and 2020 follow-up surveys documented a 12 percent medication error rate and a 25-day delay in urological care for a resident passing blood in her urine. The August 2021 annual inspection found 5 deficiencies, including a staff member hired without required North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry verification and a total-care resident transferred without the required two-person assist. Earlier substantiated complaints cover bed bug infestations in approximately 20 rooms in 2015, mold growth in 8 rooms from roof leaks and faulty HVAC equipment in 2017, and recurring physical plant failures.

No fines or license suspensions appear in the available record.

Leland sits roughly 10 miles west of Wilmington in Brunswick County; Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is the primary nearby acute-care resource.

Families should ask administrators directly about corrective actions following the 2016 dining supervision death, current Memory Care Unit staffing levels, and medication administration audit protocols.

(910) 383-6235

78-bed community

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

Walk Score: 9 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

64%

Lower than the North Carolina average: 76.4%

Occupied beds

50 / 78

Average residents per home in North Carolina 85 per day

StatusActive

CountyBrunswick

License NumberHAL-010-007

Secured Perimeter

Accept Medicaid

24-Hour Staffing

Housekeeping

Transportation Services

Maintenance

Restaurant-Style Dining

Library

Entertainment Room

Outdoor Common Area

Specific ProgramsSecured Living

Food DescriptionDining plays an important role in each resident’s care plan. The culinary team serves nutritious meals daily, with all meals dietitian approved and specifically designed to promote the health and well-being of residents.

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Since 2015 · 11 years of data 54 deficiencies 35 inspections 0 penalties 27 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 August 13, 2021 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.	54	46	This facility has 17% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina nursing home (54 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 17% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2015.	4.9	4.2	This facility has 17% more deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina nursing home (4.9 vs. NC avg 4.2).↑ 17% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	1.5	2.2	This facility has 32% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina nursing home (1.5 vs. NC avg 2.2).↓ 32% 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.	35	21	This facility has 67% more total inspections than a typical North Carolina nursing home (35 vs. NC avg 21).↑ 67% worse
Inspections with deficiencies Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.	27	19	This facility has 42% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina nursing home (27 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 42% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.	77%	90%	This facility has 13 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina nursing home (77% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 13% better

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

The most recent inspection on August 13, 2021, identified deficiencies related to staff qualifications, personal care, health care follow-up, resident privacy, and COVID-19 screening procedures. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues including inadequate staffing, delayed or missed medical care, medication administration errors, and infection control challenges. Complaint investigations substantiated concerns about resident care, supervision, and facility cleanliness, including a prior incident involving resident neglect resulting in death and ongoing bed bug infestations. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The inspection history indicates persistent challenges with care coordination and staffing, with no clear trend of sustained improvement over time.

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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.

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The Bluefields is located in Leland, North Carolina.
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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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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%.

What is the overall rating for The Bluefields?

The Bluefields received a 3-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

How many beds does The Bluefields have?

The Bluefields has 78 beds.

Are there photos of The Bluefields?

Yes — there are 9 photos of The Bluefields in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Bluefields?

The Bluefields is located at 1935 Lincoln Road Leland, NC 28451.

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