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Azalea Health & Rehab Center

3800 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28412
Score: 38 / 100

With a score of 38/100, Azalea Health & Rehab Center ranks in the bottom tier of North Carolina nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Azalea Health & Rehab Center is near the national average, with 3.70 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 40 deficiencies at Azalea Health & Rehab Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.70 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.62 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.93 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.15 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.25 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.35 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

40
Total Deficiencies
May 29, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 36 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0760 Severity E
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    May 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0757 Severity D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    May 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    May 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jul 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Jul 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.9% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 13.2% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 1.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 6.4% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 1.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $24,470

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 38 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
80
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 29, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3