nursing home in Wilmington, NC
August Healthcare at Wilmington
820 Wellington Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401 · (910) 343-0425
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
August Healthcare at Wilmington at a glance
August Healthcare at Wilmington is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Wilmington, North Carolina (New Hanover County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the North Carolina average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 2.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 17, 2026) found 10 health citations. The North Carolina average is 4.7.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $27,378.
Nursing staff turnover is 52.3% per year (state average 49%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 120
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- August Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- October 4, 1983
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- New Hanover County
- CMS Certification Number
- 345236
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 2.83 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.39 hrs | 0.62 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.76 hrs | 2.34 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.44 hrs | 3.42 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 52.3% | 49% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 46.2% | 45.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 10 | 5 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 5 | 2 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 54 | 49.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $27,378 | $36,617 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 120 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 106 | 87 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 88.2% | 83.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.7% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.7% | 5.5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 17.5% | 14% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 4.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 14.3% | 15.6% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 27.2% | 18.3% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 8.3% | 7.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 10.6% | 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) | 15.4% | 21.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.8% | 20.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 77.5% | 94.1% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 83.7% | 92% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 22.1% | 78.1% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 39.4% | 80.6% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 30 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 14, 2026 |
| July 17, 2026 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 14, 2026 |
| July 17, 2026 Standard | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 14, 2026 |
| July 17, 2026 Complaint | 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 August 14, 2026 |
| July 17, 2026 Complaint | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0770 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 14, 2026 |
| July 17, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 14, 2026 |
| July 17, 2026 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 14, 2026 |
| July 17, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 14, 2026 |
| July 17, 2026 Standard | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 14, 2026 |
| July 17, 2026 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 14, 2026 |
| May 15, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 15, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 15, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 15, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 11, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 11, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 Complaint | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 11, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 Standard | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 11, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 11, 2025 |
| May 2, 2024 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 June 17, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Fire safety | Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0344 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 17, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 17, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 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 May 29, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 29, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 29, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Complaint | 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 May 29, 2024 |
| May 2, 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 May 29, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 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 May 29, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 29, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 29, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 29, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 29, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected May 29, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected May 29, 2024 |
| November 20, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected October 7, 2023 |
| November 20, 2023 Complaint | 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 December 5, 2023 |
| November 20, 2023 Complaint | 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 December 5, 2023 |
| January 20, 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 March 9, 2023 |
| January 20, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 9, 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 $27,378 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $27,378 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CROSS RIVER BANK Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| LOCUST POINT PRIVATE CREDIT FUND III LP Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| AUGUST NC5 PROPCO HOLDCO II LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| GRIGGS, DEBRA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/2025 |
| HC FAMILY TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| JJH FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| NC SNF PROPCO HOLDINGS II LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| RUDYK, MARY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/2025 |
| WILMINGTON PROPCO LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| ZANZIPER FAMILY TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| ZANZIPER, NAFTALI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| COHEN, ITAMAR Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| HYMAN, RACHEL Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/27/2025 |
| HYMAN, SIMCHA Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/16/2025 |
| SCHONFELD, AKIVA Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/19/2025 |
| ZANZIPER, NATALIE Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/27/2025 |
| AUGUSTNC HOLDCO LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| COHEN, ITAMAR Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| GRIGGS, DEBRA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| RUDYK, MARY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is August Healthcare at Wilmington's rating?
August Healthcare at Wilmington has 1 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 August Healthcare at Wilmington receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 10 citations, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does August Healthcare at Wilmington 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 August Healthcare at Wilmington?
It is for profit - corporation and part of August Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is August Healthcare at Wilmington and how do I contact it?
August Healthcare at Wilmington is at 820 Wellington Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401. Phone: (910) 343-0425.
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.