Azalea Health & Rehab Center
Wilmington, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345557) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $24,470
Phone: (910) 392-3110 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Azalea Health & Rehab Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Azalea Health & Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.3%.
Azalea Health & Rehab Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $24,470.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was noted in the CMS data provided.
About this facility
Azalea Health & Rehab Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 2013. The facility has 80 certified beds with an average of 78.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Azalea Health & Rehab Center has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.3%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $24,470.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was reported in the data provided.
Azalea Health & Rehab Center is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 across the chain. There has been no ownership change reported within the last 12 months.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Azalea Health & Rehab Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 51.3% and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $24,470.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Azalea Health & Rehab Center has 80 certified beds with an average daily population of 78.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 13, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9103923110 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in CMS data; contact the facility at 9103923110 to arrange a tour and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345557?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.