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Azalea Health & Rehab Center
3800 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28412 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 345557
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 26 in the last 3 inspection cycles (1 immediate jeopardy, 1 actual harm, 10 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 26
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 2 fines, total $24,470
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- July 30, 2026
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.9 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | July 30, 2026 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | May 30, 2025 | 12 | 3 | 10 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 47 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
26 health citations across 5 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
July 30, 2026: 3 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/19/2026 |
| E | F-0578 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/19/2026 |
| E | F-0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/19/2026 |
May 30, 2025: 3 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/20/2025 |
| E | F-0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/20/2025 |
| D | F-0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/20/2025 |
July 19, 2024: 2 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/07/2024 |
| J | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 07/12/2024 |
May 31, 2024: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | F-0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 04/10/2024 |
April 2, 2024: 17 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | F-0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/29/2024 |
| F | F-0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/29/2024 |
| F | F-0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/29/2024 |
| F | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/29/2024 |
| E | F-0809 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/29/2024 |
| E | F-0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/29/2024 |
| F | F-0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/29/2024 |
| D | F-0761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/23/2024 |
| C | F-0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction Corrected 04/23/2024 |
| E | F-0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/23/2024 |
| D | F-0693 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/23/2024 |
| E | F-0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/29/2024 |
| D | F-0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/23/2024 |
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/23/2024 |
| B | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction Corrected 04/23/2024 |
| B | F-0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction Corrected 04/23/2024 |
| E | F-0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/23/2024 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
26 fire safety citations across 3 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2025 | E | K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/15/2025 |
| 05/30/2025 | D | K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/15/2025 |
| 05/30/2025 | D | K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/15/2025 |
| 05/30/2025 | E | K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/15/2025 |
| 05/30/2025 | D | K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/15/2025 |
| 05/30/2025 | D | K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/15/2025 |
| 05/30/2025 | D | K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/15/2025 |
| 05/30/2025 | D | K-0200 | Meet other general requirements. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/15/2025 |
| 04/02/2024 | F | K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/23/2024 |
| 04/02/2024 | F | K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/23/2024 |
| 04/02/2024 | F | K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/23/2024 |
| 04/02/2024 | F | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/23/2024 |
| 04/02/2024 | F | K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/23/2024 |
| 04/02/2024 | D | K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/23/2024 |
| 12/09/2022 | D | K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/22/2023 |
| 12/09/2022 | D | K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/22/2023 |
| 12/09/2022 | F | K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/22/2023 |
| 12/09/2022 | F | K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/22/2023 |
| 12/09/2022 | D | K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/22/2023 |
| 12/09/2022 | F | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/22/2023 |
| 12/09/2022 | F | K-0352 | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/22/2023 |
| 12/09/2022 | F | K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/22/2023 |
| 12/09/2022 | D | K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/22/2023 |
| 12/09/2022 | D | K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/22/2023 |
| 12/09/2022 | F | K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/22/2023 |
| 12/09/2022 | D | K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/22/2023 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2024 | Fine | $16,452 | — |
| April 2, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 | — |
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.31 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.66 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.78 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.87 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.86 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.51 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 51.3 | 49 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 41.7 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Wrightsville Health Holdings LLC
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Saber Healthcare Group (126 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 80
- Average residents per day
- 78.2
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- February 13, 2013
- County/parish
- New Hanover
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
15 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRIGHTSVILLE OPERATIONS LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SABER HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS LLC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WWBV HOLDINGS LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| VOLPE, BENJAMIN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WEISBERG, WILLIAM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NICOLUZAKIS, GREGORY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| VOLPE, BENJAMIN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WEISBERG, WILLIAM | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SHG MANAGEMENT LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| JOINER, BRIAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WIW DYNASTY LLC | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WEISBERG, WILLIAM | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SABER GOVERNANCE LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SHG MANAGEMENT LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Azalea Health & Rehab Center. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- DHSR Complaint Intake Unit: File a Complaint. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.