White Oak of Waxhaw
700 Howie Mine Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How White Oak of Waxhaw Compares
White Oak of Waxhaw is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Waxhaw, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (30.8%) is above the North Carolina average of 22.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 100 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.5% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.7% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (33% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.2% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.8% — worse than the North Carolina average of 22.8% (35% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 419 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask White Oak of Waxhaw
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing White Oak of Waxhaw with other nursing homes in Waxhaw.
What keeps White Oak of Waxhaw's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help White Oak of Waxhaw keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.5% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is White Oak of Waxhaw 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 does White Oak of Waxhaw maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 100 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at White Oak of Waxhaw?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at White Oak of Waxhaw?
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 Waxhaw
Waxhaw sits in Union County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 29,768 (12.6%)
- Median age
- 38.6 years
- Median household income
- $82,557
- Median home value
- $254,100
Demographics for Union County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Waxhaw.
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