North Carolina · Adult Care Home
Assisted Living Inspection Records in North Carolina
Free North Carolina assisted living license lookup — search adult care home inspections, star ratings, and violations.
Verify before you tour. Official state inspection records reveal violations, complaints, and license status — information sales reps rarely volunteer.
Regulated by NC Division of Health Service Regulation
License category: Adult Care Home
Search tips
- Search NC ACLS database by facility name
- Review star rating if available
- Check complaint investigation results
Red flags in North Carolina
- • Low star rating with recent violations
- • Substantiated abuse complaints
- • Refusal to discuss survey history
Universal warning signs
- • Facility won't provide recent state survey or inspection results
- • High administrator or director turnover (ask how long current director has been there)
- • Staff unable to answer basic questions about dementia care or medication policies
- • Strong chemical odor, unclean common areas, or residents appearing unattended during tour
- • Pressure to sign contract before touring or before care assessment
- • Online reviews mentioning neglect — verify against official records
- • No written all-in cost estimate after care level assessment
FAQs
How do I look up assisted living inspections in North Carolina?▾
Use the NC Division of Health Service Regulation facility search portal. Search by facility name or address, then review survey citations, complaint investigations, and current license status.
What is a Adult Care Home in North Carolina?▾
Adult Care Home is the state license category for assisted living–type communities. Facilities must maintain this license and pass periodic inspections.
Can I tour a facility before checking inspection records?▾
You can, but checking records first saves time. Facilities with recent serious violations may not be worth touring. Always request their latest state survey during your visit.