Davis Health Care Center
1011 Porters Neck Road, Wilmington, NC 28411 · (910) 686-7195
Non profit - Corporation · 115 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Davis Health Care Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 10 citations, 2 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $132,340 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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 June 23, 2026 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 23, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.June 23, 2026 · F0604 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.June 23, 2026 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.June 23, 2026 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.June 23, 2026 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.June 23, 2026 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 23, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.June 23, 2026 · F0744 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.June 23, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 23, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 23, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.June 23, 2026 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.June 23, 2026 · F0604 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.June 23, 2026 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.June 23, 2026 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 23, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 20, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.February 8, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $68,344June 23, 2026
- Fine of $55,172October 20, 2025
- Fine of $8,824February 8, 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 | 3.64 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.61 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.96 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.07 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 64.7% | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 115 |
| Average residents per day | 108 |
| 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
- Azalea Health & Rehab Center Wilmington · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Davis Health and Wellness Center at Cambridge Vill Wilmington · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Davis Health Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.