Azalea Health & Rehab Center
3800 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28412 · (910) 392-3110
For profit - Corporation · 80 certified beds
Azalea Health & Rehab Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 3 citations (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $24,470 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 30, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.July 30, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.July 30, 2026 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 30, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.May 30, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 19, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.July 19, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.May 31, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 2, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.April 2, 2024 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.April 2, 2024 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.April 2, 2024 · F0809 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 2, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.April 2, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $16,452July 19, 2024
- Fine of $8,018April 2, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.31 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.66 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.78 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.87 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51.3% | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 78.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Bradley Creek Health Center Wilmington · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center Wilmington · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Trinity Grove Wilmington · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Davis Health and Wellness Center at Cambridge Vill Wilmington · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center Wilmington · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Azalea Health & Rehab Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.