Azalea Health & Rehab Center in Wilmington, NC has a 2-star overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating and 3-star staffing and quality ratings. It has a recent federal penalty, $16,452 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.44 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: May 30, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $16,452recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4382.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.57
Licensed practical nurses
0.91
Nurse aides
1.96
Weekend nursing
3.03
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 57%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.6%11.6%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.8%3.8%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.6%1.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.1%37%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.8%41.5%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.9%20.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
34.8%28.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%7.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
69.8%96.2%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—32%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
34.4%78.1%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,452 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $24,470 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jul 19, 2024
$16,452
Federal fine
Apr 2, 2024
$8,018
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · 126 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
74.1 residents on an average day (93% of 80 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 13 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.