nursing home in Wilmington, NC

Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

3015 Enterprise Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405 · (910) 791-3451

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★3

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at a glance

Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 140-bed for-profit nursing home in Wilmington, North Carolina (New Hanover County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the North Carolina average of 2.9.

Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (June 23, 2025) found 8 health citations. The North Carolina average is 4.7.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $7,901.

Nursing staff turnover is 39.8% per year (state average 49%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
140
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Principle Long Term Care
Medicare-certified since
August 1, 1979
Resident/family council
Resident
County
New Hanover County
CMS Certification Number
345119

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.7 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.3 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53.4 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.49 hrsNorth Carolina average3.85 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.49 hrs3.85 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.76 hrs0.62 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.80 hrs2.34 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.19 hrs3.42 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)39.8%49%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)15.8%45.6%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)111Worse

Inspections

This facility8North Carolina average5U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)859Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)323Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)5749.280.6Better

Penalties

This facility1North Carolina average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$7,901$36,617$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds140105107
Average residents per day1288786
Occupancy91.7%83.6%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility2.7%North Carolina average3.5%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)2.7%3.5%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)5.3%5.5%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)26.8%14%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.7%2.3%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.5%0.7%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)10.6%15.6%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)11.3%18.3%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)10%7.2%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)2.1%5.9%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)18.1%21.3%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)7.4%20.7%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)93.6%94.1%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)73.7%92%93.6%Worse

Short-stay residents

This facility1.1%North Carolina average1.4%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.1%1.4%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)87.8%78.1%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)91.9%80.6%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 27 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
June 23, 2025
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 28, 2025
June 23, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 28, 2025
June 23, 2025
Complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 28, 2025
June 23, 2025
Complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 9, 2025
June 23, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 28, 2025
June 23, 2025
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 28, 2025
June 23, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 28, 2025
June 23, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0806
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 28, 2025
May 17, 2024
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 31, 2024
May 17, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 31, 2024
May 17, 2024
Fire safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0912
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2024
May 17, 2024
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2024
May 17, 2024
Complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 17, 2024
Complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0806
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 17, 2024
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 17, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 17, 2024
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 17, 2024
Complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0745
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 17, 2024
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 17, 2024
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 17, 2024
Standard
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 17, 2024
Standard
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 17, 2024
Standard
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 17, 2024
Complaint
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0685
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 17, 2024
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 17, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 24, 2024
January 3, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected October 2, 2023
January 26, 2023
Fire safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 13, 2023
January 26, 2023
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 7, 2023
January 26, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 7, 2023
January 26, 2023
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 7, 2023
January 26, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 7, 2023
January 26, 2023
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 13, 2023
January 26, 2023
Standard
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 13, 2023
January 26, 2023
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 13, 2023
January 26, 2023
Standard
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 13, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $7,901 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
January 3, 2024Fine$7,901

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
BOICE, GALE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/05/2018
HILL, RAYMOND
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
HILL, ROBERT
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
HILL, STEPHEN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
REVIS, SARAH
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/03/2025
SEDER, JEFFREY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/02/2025
JOHNSON, DIANNE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
BOICE, GALE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE03/05/2018
BOICE, GALE
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/11/2025
PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE, INC.
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
REVIS, SARAH
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE03/23/2020

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Frequently asked questions

What is Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's rating?

Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for North Carolina nursing homes is 2.9 stars.

How many inspection citations did Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 8 citations, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Principle Long Term Care. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?

Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is at 3015 Enterprise Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405. Phone: (910) 791-3451.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.