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
2 of 5 overall
Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 2 out of 5 overall rating. Health inspections are also 2 stars, while staffing is stronger at 4 stars, with reported nurse staffing at 3.62 hours per resident per day below the federal benchmark of 4.1; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6206 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 3.6206.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.68
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.98
- Nurse aides
- 1.96
- Weekend nursing
- 3.28
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 19%
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
16.5%28%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4%2.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.9%3.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.1%1.9%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
13.8%7.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.3%8.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
16.1%10.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.8%20.6%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.8%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
9.1%7.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.2%2.1%No change
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
74%68.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87.3%90.4%Improving
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 · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 124 residents on an average day (89% of 140 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 46 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.