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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

August Healthcare at Wilmington

820 Wellington Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401 · All homes in Wilmington

August Healthcare at Wilmington, a 120-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Wilmington, NC, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.41
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
35
Inspection findings · 1 serious
$27K
Federal penalties (1)

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
345236
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
120
Residents
87
In Hospital
No
County
New Hanover
Last Inspection
May 15, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.41 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.62 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.82
CNA Hours
1.98
Total Nursing Hours
3.41 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
61.4%
RN Turnover
35.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About August Healthcare at Wilmington

August Healthcare at Wilmington operates 120 certified beds in Wilmington, NC with approximately 87 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (2★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 35 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $27K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.41 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.62 per resident day, the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, August Healthcare at Wilmington falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 61.4%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (35 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 15, 2025 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 15, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 15, 2025 Tag: 0726

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.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 15, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 15, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2024

C - Widespread - No harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0693

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2024

B - Pattern - No harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2023 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 5, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2023 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 5, 2023

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Nov 20, 2023 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 7, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

C - Widespread - No harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

B - Pattern - No harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 18.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 3.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 35.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 19.9% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 6.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 10.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 81.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 12.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 77.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 22.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 28.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 22.1% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $27K

Date Type Amount
Nov 20, 2023 Fine $27K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for August Healthcare at Wilmington?
August Healthcare at Wilmington has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (2★).
What are the staffing levels at August Healthcare at Wilmington?
August Healthcare at Wilmington reports 3.41 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.62 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 61.4%.
How many beds does August Healthcare at Wilmington have?
August Healthcare at Wilmington has 120 certified beds with approximately 87 residents. The facility is located at 820 Wellington Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401.
Does August Healthcare at Wilmington have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, August Healthcare at Wilmington has 35 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has August Healthcare at Wilmington received any fines or penalties?
Yes, August Healthcare at Wilmington has received 1 penalties totaling $27K.
Who owns August Healthcare at Wilmington?
August Healthcare at Wilmington is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was August Healthcare at Wilmington last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for August Healthcare at Wilmington was on May 15, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for August Healthcare at Wilmington?
August Healthcare at Wilmington is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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