August Healthcare at Wilmington
820 Wellington Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How August Healthcare at Wilmington Compares
August Healthcare at Wilmington is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wilmington, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.7%) is above the North Carolina average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
Among the 11 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wilmington, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.4% — worse than the North Carolina average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.7% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (34% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.7% — worse than the North Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.1% — better than the North Carolina average of 22.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 419 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask August Healthcare at Wilmington
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing August Healthcare at Wilmington with other nursing homes in Wilmington.
How is August Healthcare at Wilmington addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is August Healthcare at Wilmington doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.4% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is August Healthcare at Wilmington doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.7% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at August Healthcare at Wilmington?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does August Healthcare at Wilmington lag behind other Wilmington options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.4 stars across 11 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at August Healthcare at Wilmington?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Wilmington
Wilmington sits in New Hanover County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 41,068 (17.7%)
- Median age
- 39.0 years
- Median household income
- $56,689
- Median home value
- $258,200
Demographics for New Hanover County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wilmington.
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