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Azalea Health & Rehab Center in Wilmington, NC

Azalea Health & Rehab Center is a nursing home community in Wilmington, NC.

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Azalea Health & Rehab Center in Wilmington, NC

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  • Interior

    A welcoming reception area featuring modern design elements and soft lighting.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room featuring green walls, comfortable seating, and natural lighting.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining area designed for community gatherings, featuring ample seating and natural light.

  • Lighting

    A spacious and inviting dining area with neatly arranged tables and warm lighting.

  • Wall Art

    A spacious dining area featuring a wooden table and chairs, complemented by decorative elements such as a mirror and artwork.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious physical therapy room equipped with various exercises and rehabilitation tools.

  • Salon

    A serene hair salon setup with a mirror, styling chair, and subtle decor.

  • Healthcare

    A spacious patient room in a hospital featuring two beds and modern amenities.

  • Rehabilitation

    A physical therapy session in progress, focusing on patient rehabilitation.

  • Wheelchair

    A joyful moment shared between an elderly woman in a wheelchair and her caregiver.

3800 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28412

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.4 from 51 reviews
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Overall Review of Azalea Health & Rehab Center

common 11 reviews mention this

Therapy support shows up repeatedly

Residents and families repeatedly describe meaningful help from therapy teams.

Several reviews credit therapy—especially physical therapy—for helping residents improve after a hospital or rehab stay. People also mention therapists going the extra mile and working hard, with nursing and other staff supporting the rehab process. A few other reviewers describe therapy as the strongest part even when they were unhappy with other aspects of care.

common 27 reviews mention this

Caring, attentive staff are highlighted

Many reviewers say staff feel compassionate, friendly, and attentive.

A large share of reviews emphasize kind, compassionate care and staff who are engaged and responsive. Multiple people describe nurses and CNAs providing help with day-to-day needs, keeping rooms clean, and treating residents with concern. Some reviews also point to specific individuals being helpful, which reinforces that families noticed caregiver support during their stay.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and pests raise concerns

Some residents report cleanliness lapses, including pest and odor issues.

A set of reviews describes serious cleanliness problems that affected how safe or well cared for residents felt. These include reports of pests and concerns about rooms being unclean, along with accounts of strong odors in areas around patients. While other reviewers describe the facility as clean, the negative cleanliness reports were specific enough that they became a recurring caution.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Call response can be inconsistent

Several reviews describe delays getting help after calling for it.

Residents and families mention that call buttons and phone contact did not always lead to timely assistance. Reviews describe long waits for help, difficulty getting someone to answer phones on weekends, and instances where staff seemed unavailable when care was needed. Some also raise concerns about staffing coverage at night or weekends, which they say can make duties fall heavier on remaining aides.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food quality and meal handling vary

Food complaints come up alongside a smaller number of positive comments.

Several reviewers criticize meal quality or how meals were handled, including claims that food was inedible or not appropriate for diabetic needs. Some describe delays or breakdowns around meals, which they connect to residents feeling unwell or not properly fed. Other reviews describe food positively, but the negative meal experiences still repeat enough to be a noticeable tradeoff.

  • A cozy dining area designed for community gatherings, featuring ample seating and natural light.
  • A spacious dining area featuring a wooden table and chairs, complemented by decorative elements such as a mirror and artwork.
  • A spacious and inviting dining area with neatly arranged tables and warm lighting.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 80 resident community capacity 80 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Wilmington International (7 miles away) Wilmington International (7 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Theaters

  • The Pointe 14 at Barclay (0.5 miles)
  • Surf Cinemas (17.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Coastal Neurosurgical Associates (1.2 miles)
  • Wilmington Endocrinology (1.2 miles)
  • Tinsley, Ellis, A, Jr, MD (1.2 miles)
  • Wilmington Eye - Medical Center Drive (1.5 miles)
  • New Hanover Medical Group (2.4 miles)
  • New Hanover Medical Group (2.8 miles)
  • Cape Fear Eye Institute OD PA (3.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Henry's Restaurant (1.4 miles)
  • Burger King (2.4 miles)
  • Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Wilmington Restaurant (2.9 miles)
  • Double Happiness Restaurant (3.3 miles)
  • Katy's Grill & Bar (3.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.6 miles)
  • Elijah's Restaurant (4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Seashore Discount Drugs (2 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • Epic Pharmacies (5.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.8 miles)

Parks

  • Hugh MacRae Park (3 miles)
  • Brunswick River Park (4.4 miles)
  • Leland Westgate Park (5.6 miles)
  • Annsdale Park (5.8 miles)
  • Oak Island Park (21.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Port City Java (4.2 miles)
  • Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)
  • Cafe Koa (18.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Wilmington International Airport (ILM) (6.2 miles)
  • American Airlines (6.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Brunswick Novant Medical Center (16.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Sacred Heart Catholic Church (17 miles)
  • Ocean View United Methodist Church (20.6 miles)

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