Azalea Health & Rehab Center
3800 Independence Boulevard · Wilmington, NC · 28412 · 9103923110
80 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $24,470 |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2024
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.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024
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.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 2, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2024
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.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 2, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 2, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Administration
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No harm found · B April 2, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B April 2, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C April 2, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 23, 2023
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 19, 2024 | Fine | $16,452 |
| April 2, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345557 · certified since February 13, 2013. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.