The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Wilmington, NC · Medicare-certified · 140 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, NC has a 2-star overall rating. Health inspections are also 2 stars, staffing is 4 stars, quality measures are 3 stars, reported nurse staffing is 3.49 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4871 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 23, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4871.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.76
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.93
- Nurse aides
- 1.80
- Weekend nursing
- 3.19
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 16%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
22.2%27.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.1%3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.7%5.5%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%1%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
14%7.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.3%3.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
20.4%2.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17%20.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.8%0.9%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.5%2.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.1%3.3%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
77.3%61.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94%88.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure residents got food that met their allergies, intolerances, and preferences. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 806 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $7,901 in total fines.
- $7,901
Federal fine
Jan 3, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE · 44 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 128.4 residents on an average day (92% of 140 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 47 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.