Davis Health Care Center
1011 Porters Neck Road, Wilmington, NC 28411
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Davis Health Care Center Compares
Davis Health Care Center is a 115-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Wilmington, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.6%) is above the North Carolina average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 115 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% 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: 22.0% — worse than the North Carolina average of 14.0% (57% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.6% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (58% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.9% — worse than the North Carolina average of 22.8%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 419 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Davis Health Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Davis Health Care Center with other nursing homes in Wilmington.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Davis Health Care Center, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Davis Health Care Center addressing its health inspections 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 Davis Health Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.0% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Davis Health Care Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.6% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Davis Health Care Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 115 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Davis Health Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
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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