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Independent Living in Mecklenburg County

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

The Cypress of Charlotte

Independent Living in Mecklenburg County

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

The Cypress of Charlotte

Overview of The Cypress of Charlotte

Live a wondrous retirement with The Cypress of Charlotte, an astounding community set in the tranquil residential area of Cypress Club Drive, Charlotte, NC, that offers independent living. The community features luxurious and specially designed cottages and villas, providing residents with a wide range of choices for accommodation. Here, residents make the most out of their golden years with the community’s vibrant and inviting environment.

With a full calendar of enriching activities and extensive amenities, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Indulge in delightful and healthy meals through the community’s dining venues available all day. The community is equipped with a fireside bistro, a large community hall, a fitness center, an art studio, a library, and serene outdoor verandas, making it an enticing option for those looking to live independently in their golden years.

(704) 714-5500

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
1/5
North Carolina average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
2/5
North Carolina average: 3.4/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
1/5
North Carolina average: 3.3/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
4/5
North Carolina average: 3.6/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 79

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the North Carolina average
Occupancy rate 78.2%
Residents per day (avg) 56
Occupancy rate
78.2%
Residents per day (avg)
56

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

54% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$35.4M
Surplus of revenue
$290.9K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$35.4M
Surplus of revenue
$290.9K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$12.9M
36.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$22.2M
Total costs $35.1M
Years in operation
27 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 15 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMr. Buddy Chatfield, Manager

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

4 services
Nursing Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Admission CriteriaTo be a member, you or your spouse must be at least 62 years of age, possess income and resources sufficient to meet financial requirements, and be capable of independent living at your time of purchase.
Minimum Age62
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

0 amenities
Specific ProgramsLifestyle, Homes, Dining, Healthcare, About Us, Careers

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionMeals at The Cypress are always something to look forward to, thanks to the skill and creativity of our culinary team.
Meals IncludedYes
Meals Per Day30
Meal ScheduleBreakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily.

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Parking Available

Types of Care at The Cypress of Charlotte

Independent Living

Contact The Cypress of Charlotte

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicare Long-term care insurance

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.

4 visits/inspections

2 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

1 routine inspections

Results

3 with issues

1 without issues

Latest inspection

Date September 6, 2025
Complaint Investigation

14 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

North Carolina average: 46 deficiencies

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

North Carolina average 4


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 14

North Carolina average 20.9

Citations per inspection
4.67

North Carolina average 4.99


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

13 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 14 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
23% better than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 1.3


Serious Health citations More info 1
11% worse than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 0.9

1 critical citation More info North Carolina average: 1.3

1 serious citation More info North Carolina average: 0.9

11 moderate citations More info North Carolina average: 17.1

1 minor citation More info North Carolina average: 1.6
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care critical citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Sep 23, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. May 16, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Mar 07, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Mar 07, 2024
Corrected

Compare Independent Living around Mecklenburg County The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.

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The Cypress of Charlotte
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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.

Charlotte (Beverly Woods)
79
No
15
78.2%
4
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ambriant
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.

Matthews
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No
31
-
0
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Barclay at SouthPark
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.

Charlotte (Beverly Woods)
-
No
62
-
0
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Gables at Druid Hills Senior Apartments
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.

Charlotte (Druid Hills South)
-
No
56
-
0
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Village on Morehead
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

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.

Charlotte
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No
58
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0
1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 163
Employees 117
Contractors 46
Staff to resident ratio 2.47:1
33% better than North Carolina average

North Carolina average ratio: 1.85:1

Avg staff/day 49
Average shift 7.3 hours
9% worse than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 32,356
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 35
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 77
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

5.9%

1,923 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 18 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 9 Speech Language Pathologist: 7 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant59187718,52491100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse341357,71691100%7.3
Registered Nurse150151,0368695%6.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist3038646673%8
Other Dietary Services Staff2026198290%6.6
Administrator1015126470%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015046369%8
Nurse Practitioner1014645864%8
Dietitian1014565763%8
Physical Therapy Aide0224105864%6.9
Speech Language Pathologist0773926470%3.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0992886774%2.9
Physical Therapy Assistant0442375763%4
Qualified Social Worker0221534347%3.5
Occupational Therapy Aide0111061516%7.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant0114867%8
Medical Director011302730%1.1
77 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
35 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days 95%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 73%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 90%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 64%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 63%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 64%
7 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 70%
9 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 74%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 63%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 47%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 16%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 30%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
66 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
2 residents (3%)
Private pay or other
64 residents (97%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 15.3
34% worse than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 11.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 32.3
56% worse than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 20.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.6%
17% worse than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 17.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 44.6%
91% worse than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 23.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 31.7%
48% worse than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.2%
14% worse than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.6%
59% better than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
82% better than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 2.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.7%
36% better than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 7.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.8%
13% better than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.9%
41% worse than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 13.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 32.3%
65% worse than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 91.6%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.7%
In line with North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 94.1%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 42.3%
47% worse than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 79.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 40.7%
48% worse than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 78.1%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $84K
10% higher than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: $76K

Number of fines 2
15% fewer fines than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 2.3

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than North Carolina average

North Carolina average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $84K
North Carolina average $76K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 23, 2025
$73K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 7, 2024
$11K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

NC Medicaid CAP/DA

Age 65+ or disabled, North Carolina resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

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

High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.

North Carolina Senior Care Options

NC SCO (via NFCSP)

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), North Carolina resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

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

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

Age 55+, NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

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

$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).

In-Home Aide Services

North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

Age 60+, NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.

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

Not assessed; need-based.

Family can be aides; varies by county funding.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, NC resident, Medicare Part A/B.

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

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

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

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

North Carolina LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid via Crisis Intervention Program (CIP).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

North Carolina SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NC resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

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

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

North Carolina Urgent Repair Program

Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, homeowner, low-income.

~$30,258/year (50% AMI, varies by county).

Not strictly assessed; home value considered.

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

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

North Carolina Special Assistance

Age 65+ (or disabled), NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.

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

$2,000 (individual).

Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.

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