For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

Azalea Health & Rehab Center

3800 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28412

2.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Corporation
80 Certified Beds
63 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Health Inspections

Frequency & severity of deficiencies


Staffing Levels

Nurse hours per resident per day


Quality Measures

Clinical outcomes & care quality

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 3.55%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 12.28%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 2.87%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 16.78%

Lower is better

How Azalea Health & Rehab Center Compares

Azalea Health & Rehab Center is a 80-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 health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.5%) is below the North Carolina average of 5.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 80 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.

Among the 11 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wilmington, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.5 stars.

By the numbers vs. North Carolina average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.3% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.1%.
  • Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the North Carolina average of 3.5%.
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.8% (39% lower).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.8% — better than the North Carolina average of 23.0% (27% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 420 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask Azalea Health & Rehab Center

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Azalea Health & Rehab Center with other nursing homes in Wilmington.

How is Azalea Health & Rehab Center addressing its health inspections rating?

CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.

What practices help Azalea Health & Rehab Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?

Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help Azalea Health & Rehab Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?

High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.5% here versus 5.8% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How does Azalea Health & Rehab Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?

The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 80 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at Azalea Health & Rehab Center?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

Where does Azalea Health & Rehab Center lag behind other Wilmington options?

Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 11 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.

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.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 345557
County New Hanover
Total Beds 80
Occupied Beds 74
Occupancy Rate 93%
Ownership For profit - Corporation

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Location

3800 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28412

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.