I moved my mom into The Pines and overall I'm very satisfied. The staff - especially JaMarcus Scott and Nurse Leah - were welcoming, attentive, and made the move-in seamless with clear, timely communication. The community is clean, bright, safe, activity-rich with good meals, and the memory-care team is patient and professional. My mom seems happy and well cared for; I would recommend this community.
Loved one of resident
Jul 2026
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Amenities
Healthcare services
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Hospice waiver
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Respite program
Healthcare staffing
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Restaurant-style dining
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Air-conditioning
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Private bathrooms
Telephone
Wifi
Memory care community services
Dementia waiver
Mild cognitive impairment
Specialized memory care programming
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Common areas
Beauty salon
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Gaming room
Garden
Outdoor patio
Outdoor space
Small library
Wellness center
Community services
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
4.16·(128)
Overall rating
5
4
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Care
4.2
Staff
4.2
Meals
3.5
Amenities
3.9
Value
2.8
Pros
Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
Friendly and helpful front-desk and admissions team
Clean, well-maintained, odor-free environment
Bright, light-filled apartments and common areas
Attractive grounds and outdoor seating
Secure memory-care unit with a non-institutional feel
Engaging activities program (music, puzzles, concerts, outings)
On-site physical and occupational therapy services
Smooth move-in and transition assistance
Strong resident-centered leadership and advocacy
Home-like atmosphere and welcoming community
Regular meals with menu choices
Medicaid acceptance and spend-down options
Accessible layout and handicap-friendly spaces
Responsive hospice and end-of-life privacy accommodations
Cons
Inconsistent staffing levels and high staff turnover
Variable responsiveness to call bells and care requests
Gaps in medication-management and clinical follow-through
Inconsistent housekeeping and laundry reliability
Limited transportation/driver resources and outing capacity
Variable administrative communication and billing follow-up
Extra fees and add-on costs increase overall expense
Crowded activity spaces and limited activity capacity
Difficulty contacting staff by phone during some periods
Gaps in incident-response processes and family communication
Summary of reviews
Overall impression
The Pines on Carmel receives substantial positive feedback for its day-to-day caregiving, hospitality, and physical environment. Many families describe compassionate, personable caregivers and nursing staff, a welcoming admissions/front-desk team, and an atmosphere that feels home-like rather than institutional. The building and grounds are frequently described as clean, bright, and well maintained, with ample natural light and attractive outdoor seating. On-site therapy services, an active activities program, and a secure memory-care unit that maintains a non-prisonlike feel are consistent strengths noted by reviewers.
Care and staff
Care quality is a clear strength in many accounts: reviewers highlight nurses and aides who are kind, respectful, and able to form personal connections with residents. Several reviews single out effective leadership in clinical and resident-experience roles and credit staff with facilitating smooth admissions and transitions. At the same time, there are recurring operational concerns that prospective families should evaluate directly: reviewers point to inconsistent staffing and turnover, delays in responding to call bells or care requests, and instances where medication administration and clinical follow-through were not timely. These pattern-level concerns suggest the facility can deliver strong, compassionate care but that reliability may fluctuate depending on staffing and shift coverage.
Dining and activities
Dining receives generally favorable comments for variety and regular meal service, and some families appreciated specific meal choices and nutrition. However, reviewers also mention variable food quality and portioning, and occasional dietary-management errors. The activities program is widely praised for music, games, social events, and outings, and the activities director is frequently described as engaged and proactive. Capacity limitations can arise, however — activity rooms may feel crowded at times and some residents experience repetitive programming. Outdoor dining and shaded seating are areas where families expressed interest in enhancements.
Facilities and maintenance
Physical plant strengths include bright apartments, clean common areas, accessible layouts, and well-kept grounds. Reviewers valued the secure memory-care environment and described the facility as generally odor-free and neat. Operational maintenance issues are reported intermittently: sticky floors in resident rooms, occasional leaks, laundry backups, and some exterior maintenance needs such as shade in courtyards. There are also isolated pest-control concerns cited; these are facility-level issues to confirm during an in-person visit or through inspection records.
Management, communication, and notable patterns
Leadership and community-resource staff receive frequent praise for hands-on assistance, advocacy, and strong family communication during admissions and transitions. Specific staff members were named positively for going above and beyond during move-in and care coordination. Conversely, reviewers also describe variable administrative follow-up, billing and payment delays, unclear add-on fees, difficulties reaching staff by phone at certain times, and mixed reports about staff professionalism. There are a few serious, individual allegations in the dataset (for example, concerns about financial security and end-of-life handling); these are not presented as facility-wide conclusions but are significant enough that prospective families should ask management for clarification, documentation, and corrective actions.
Recommendation for prospective families
The Pines on Carmel appears to deliver a strong, resident-centered environment in many respects, especially in terms of caregiver warmth, facility cleanliness, and an active activities program. At the same time, pattern-level operational issues (staffing consistency, medication and incident-response processes, housekeeping and maintenance reliability, and administrative transparency) recur enough that they warrant specific questions during a visit. Prospective residents and families should verify current staffing ratios and turnover, medication-administration protocols, pest-control records, transportation availability, extra fees and billing practices, and preferred methods for urgent contact. An on-site tour, conversations with nursing leadership, and review of recent inspection or complaint history will help determine whether the facility’s strengths align with the prospective resident’s clinical and social needs.
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Location
The Pines on Carmel Senior Living is located at 5820 Carmel Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28226.
About The Pines on Carmel Senior Living
The Pines on Carmel Senior Living sits on Carmel Road in Charlotte, close to downtown and Atrium Health Pineville, so you'll find it near shopping, dining, parks, and highways, making it an easy place to get to and from, which is nice if you like having a bit of city life nearby even as you get older. This community offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care, so people with many care needs can find help here, whether they need light assistance or more support with Alzheimer's or dementia, and the care can change over time if someone needs more help later on. The staff is awake around the clock, with nurses and care workers onsite at all hours, and they help with medication, daily activities like bathing or getting dressed, managing transfers for those who need help moving around-including one-person, two-person, and mechanical lifts-and there's even a willingness to remind folks to use the restroom if needed, which comes in handy for some people as the years go by.
For memory care, there's a secured building with its own systems, so doors will sound an alarm and bracelets can alert staff if someone leaves a safe area, and the programming here is designed for adults struggling with memory so that wandering and confusion are less likely. For health care, the community can help with medication, insulin shots (though not sliding scale therapy), and nurses coordinate with outside providers, while visiting therapists cover physical, occupational, and speech needs. If someone needs hospice or temporary respite care, those programs are available too.
Living spaces offer private baths, some with full tubs, and there are several choices among floor plans including studios and two-bedroom options, which is nice if you want a bit more space or want a companion living option. Onsite, there's a dining room, bistro, fireplace room, library, game room, spa, and a beauty salon and barbershop, with onsite beautician services for easy grooming and comfort, plus a wellness room and resident parking for those who still drive. Indoor and outdoor areas, walking paths, and a choice of places to sit and chat, read, or relax mean social time comes easy, and with a full-time activity director planning programs, there's plenty to do, like movie nights, music programs, group games, devotional services, and trips out and about town. There's a resident portal for communication and resources, so families can keep up with loved ones and staff can work together with families on custom care plans.
The Pines on Carmel Senior Living welcomes both men and women and maintains a home-like atmosphere, focusing on personal comfort and well-being, always aiming to let residents stay here as their needs change so they don't have to move unless they want to. The community works to honor each person's individuality, offering meals prepared onsite, both paid and complimentary transportation for errands or appointments, and a warm, inviting feeling. The average review score for this community sits at 4.0 stars with about 50 reviews online, which gives a sense that most families and residents are satisfied with what's offered. It's a place where people seem to settle in and find a sense of comfort and routine, whether needing a little help or special memory care.
Sinceri Senior Living is a premier senior living management company founded in 1986 by Jerry Erwin and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. Originally operating under the name JEA Senior Living, the company has grown substantially over its nearly four decades of operation to become a major player in the senior care industry. Today, Sinceri operates 83 communities across 21 states, serving approximately 5,330 seniors nationwide with a comprehensive range of living options designed to meet diverse care needs and lifestyle preferences.
The company offers three distinct levels of senior care: independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care through their signature "Meaningful Moments" program. Their assisted living services include 24-hour licensed supervision, medication management, nutritious dining programs, and their exclusive "Elevate" Life Enrichment Program, which addresses four key wellness dimensions - physical, emotional, social, and intellectual aspects. The Meaningful Moments memory care program takes a unique person-centered approach, focusing on each resident's individual history, passions, and interests to create meaningful connections and engagement opportunities for those affected by Alzheimer's and related dementia conditions.
Sinceri's philosophy centers on treating residents like family and fostering genuine bonds between those who live and serve in their communities. Their mission emphasizes honoring the aging process while providing exceptional, person-centered care that empowers residents to maintain their independence and live their best lives regardless of care needs. The company believes that everyone deserves dignity, respect, and opportunities for joy and meaningful experiences, which drives their holistic approach to senior care that goes beyond basic safety and comfort to create truly enriching living environments.
The company has earned significant industry recognition, including certification as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years and multiple Forbes honors, including ranking as #78 among America's Best Midsize Employers in 2021 and recognition as one of America's Best Employers by State for Washington. In recent years, Sinceri has experienced substantial growth through strategic partnerships with major healthcare REITs including National Health Investors and Ventas, adding multiple properties in 2024 while maintaining strong operational performance with seven consecutive quarters of NOI growth and achieving pre-pandemic occupancy levels across their stabilized portfolio.
People often ask...
The Pines on Carmel Senior Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,110 per month.
The Pines on Carmel Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
There are 18 photos of The Pines on Carmel Senior Living on Mirador.
Yes, The Pines on Carmel Senior Living allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 5820 Carmel Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226.
No, The Pines on Carmel Senior Living does not offer respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
Safety & Compliance
In North Carolina, the Division of Health Service Regulation licenses adult care and assisted living facilities, posting annual, complaint, and follow-up inspection results.
Determined that supervision lapses allowed a resident to elope from the SCU, creating a substantial risk of harm.
A210A NCAC 13F .0901(b)Personal Care and Supervision
10 Jul 2025Monitoring
10 Jul 2025Monitoring
Investigated wandering and elopement incidents due to inadequate supervision and identified a failure to supervise a resident at risk of elopement.
A210A NCAC 13F .0901(b) Personal Care and SupervisionPersonal Care and Supervision
25 Jun 2025Follow-Up
25 Jun 2025Follow-Up
Found no deficiencies during the follow-up construction survey.
27 Mar 2025Inspection
27 Mar 2025Inspection
Investigation found deficiencies in medication management and nutrition oversight, including failure to notify the physician about high FSBS readings and incomplete medication orders, with several related documentation gaps identified.
10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
10A NCAC 13F .0904(e)(4)Nutrition and Food Service
10A NCAC 13F .1002(a)Medication Orders
27 Mar 2025Inspection
27 Mar 2025Inspection
Investigated multiple issues in health care referrals, order verification, medication administration, and diet management, revealing gaps in PCP notifications, order implementation, and record accuracy. These problems affected resident safety and care delivery.
10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care - Referral and Follow-Up
10A NCAC 13F .0902(c)(3-4)Health Care - Documentation and Implementation of Orders
10A NCAC 13F .0904(e)(4)Nutrition and Food Service - Therapeutic Diets
Identified multiple deficiencies related to the physical plant, safety, housekeeping, and ventilation, including fire door hardware, cleanliness, hazard storage, and exhaust ventilation.
Identified multiple deficiencies in fire safety, building systems, and housekeeping, including door operation during alarms, fire-rated clean separation, unsecured hazards, and nonfunctional exhaust ventilation.
NFPA 72 Fire Alarm System RequirementsFire alarm system door operation
10A NCAC 13F .0301Application of physical plant requirements
10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping and Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping-Maintained Free of Hazards
Identified non-compliance related to elopement risk evaluation and related documentation, including incomplete care planning and missing/untouched binder materials.
A210A NCAC 13F .0901(b)Personal Care and Supervision
06 May 2024Complaint
06 May 2024Complaint
Investigated for deficiencies in supervision and safety with elopement risks and related incidents, indicating inadequate monitoring and response to resident behaviors.
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0901(b) Personal Care and SupervisionPersonal Care and Supervision
19 Sept 2023Complaint
19 Sept 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint about wandering risk; found insufficient supervision and exit security for a resident with a history of elopement.
A2Personal Care & SupervisionPersonal Care & Supervision
28 Jun 2023Complaint
28 Jun 2023Complaint
Investigated elopement and related safety concerns, identifying deficient supervision and controls contributing to risk and missing time for a resident.
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0901(b)Personal Care & Supervision
08 Jun 2023Follow-Up
08 Jun 2023Follow-Up
Observed that the fire alarm system and two emergency exit doors leading into the SCU courtyard were not synchronized, leaving exit doors unlocked.
Investigators found multiple deficiencies involving health care follow-up, documentation of orders, and accurate medication administration and records, including insulin and pain medications.
10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care - Referral and Follow-Up
10A NCAC 13F .0902(c)(3-4)Health Care - Documentation and Implementation of Written Orders
Type B10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
10A NCAC 13F .1004(j)Medication Administration - MAR accuracy
09 Dec 2022Inspection
09 Dec 2022Inspection
Significant medication-management problems with unresolved orders and missing documentation, including insulin-related regimens not followed and several orders not properly signed or recorded.
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11 Jun 2021Follow-Up
11 Jun 2021Follow-Up
Found deficiencies in LHPS competency validation for staff, failure to provide required diabetes care training, physician notification gaps for abnormal fingerstick results, and improper medication administration with missing training documentation.
10A NCAC 13F .0504(a)Competency Validation For LHPS Tasks
10A NCAC 13F .0505Training On Care Of Diabetic Resident
10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
G.S. § 131D-4.5B(b)ACH Medication Aides; Training and Competency
11 Jun 2021Follow-Up
11 Jun 2021Follow-Up
Investigated multiple deficiencies related to medication administration and diabetic care, including LHPS competency validation gaps, missing diabetic training, failure to notify physicians for out-of-range glucose, and improper hold of diabetes meds.
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0504(a)Competency Validation For LHPS Tasks
10A NCAC 13F .0505Training On Care Of Diabetic Residents
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
Type BG.S. § 131D-4.5B(b)Medication Aides; Training and Competency
01 Apr 2021Follow-Up
01 Apr 2021Follow-Up
Investigated a complaint and found multiple deficiencies related to unsafe hot water temperatures, staff validation and training, and staffing and scheduling practices.
Type B—Hot water temperature violation
Type B—Medication Administration/LHPS validation
Type B—Diabetic care training for LHPS staff
Type B—Staffing/shift coverage
01 Apr 2021Follow-Up
01 Apr 2021Follow-Up
Investigated multiple deficiencies across hot water safety, staffing, training, medical care, and discharge practices, including inadequate monitoring, improper medication management, and failure to update care plans.
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0311(d)Other Requirements
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0407(a)(5)Other Staff Qualifications
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0504Competency Validation For LHPS Tasks
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0505Training On Care Of Diabetic Resident
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0604(e)Personal Care And Other Staffing
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0702(f)Discharge Of Residents
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0703(a)Tuberculosis Test, Medical Examination & Immunizations
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0802(b)Resident Care Plan
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0901(a)Personal Care And Supervision
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0901(b)Personal Care And Supervision
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
Type A10A NCAC 13F .1002(a)Medication Orders
10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
03 Nov 2020Follow-Up
03 Nov 2020Follow-Up
Investigated a failure to obtain a timely refill for a resident's anxiety medication, resulting in a gap in clonazepam 1 mg administration and increased anxiety for several days.
10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
03 Nov 2020Follow-Up
03 Nov 2020Follow-Up
Investigated a medication-refill issue; found staff failed to notify the physician about refill requests for clonazepam, leading to an unavailable dose and resident anxiety.
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
03 Nov 2020Follow-Up
03 Nov 2020Follow-Up
Investigated a medication management issue and found deficiencies in documenting refill requests and maintaining medication cart records, raising concerns about proper clonazepam oversight.
10A NCAC 13F .0902(b) Health CareHealth Care
17 Aug 2020Complaint
17 Aug 2020Complaint
Investigated events found significant staffing, medication administration, infection control, and dietary oversight deficiencies, including chronic understaffing, missed or delayed meds, poor COVID-19 infection prevention, and failure to follow prescribed supplements.
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0604(e)Personal Care And Other Staffing
10A NCAC 13F .0904(e)(4)Nutrition and Food Service
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0909Resident Rights
Type A10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
Type B10A NCAC 13F .1308(a)Special Care Unit Staff
17 Aug 2020Complaint
17 Aug 2020Complaint
Identified deficiencies in staffing levels and nutrition-related services during the investigation. The findings noted insufficient aide hours and problems with nutritional supplement administration.
Type B10A NCAC 13F.0604(e)Personal Care and Other Staffing
18 Dec 2019Follow-Up
18 Dec 2019Follow-Up
Investigated and found deficiencies in supervising residents according to assessed needs, especially after falls. Also found failures to notify physicians about blood pressure readings outside ordered parameters.
10A NCAC 13F .0901(b)Personal Care and Supervision
10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
18 Dec 2019Follow-Up
18 Dec 2019Follow-Up
Inspected for deficiencies related to resident supervision and monitoring; found repeated supervision failures and concerns around fall prevention and vital sign monitoring with documented deficiencies across multiple pages.
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23 Aug 2019Follow-Up
23 Aug 2019Follow-Up
Investigated a deficient practice involving inadequate supervision for a resident with dementia who walked with a walker and had falls; staff did not increase monitoring or follow the care plan.
—Supervision and monitoring of a resident at risk for falls
23 Aug 2019Follow-Up
23 Aug 2019Follow-Up
Investigated multiple deficiencies found in supervision, health care referrals, medication aide training, and nutrition/diet management. The findings showed several failures that affected resident safety and care quality.
10A NCAC 13F .0901(b)Personal Care and Supervision
10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
10A NCAC 13F .0902(c)(3-4)Health Care - Written procedures, treatments or orders; implementation
10A NCAC 13F .0904(b)(2)Nutrition And Food Service
10A NCAC 13F .0904(e)(3)Therapeutic Diets in Adult Care Homes
10A NCAC 13F .0904(e)(4)Therapeutic Diets in Adult Care Homes
G.S. 131D-21(2)Declaration of Residents' Rights
G.S. § 131D-4.5B(b)ACH Medication Aides; Training and Competency
17 Oct 2018Follow-Up
17 Oct 2018Follow-Up
Identified ventilation and building-system safety deficiencies during a biennial review and noted multiple equipment maintenance issues.
Identified deficiencies in fire safety and exhaust ventilation that could endanger occupants.
10A NCAC 13F .0311Other Requirements
10A NCAC 13F .0311Exhaust Ventilation
22 Aug 2018Construction
22 Aug 2018Construction
Found multiple life-safety and maintenance deficiencies related to the physical plant, electrical safety and fire protection.
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0301APPLICATION OF PHYSICAL PLANT REQUIREMENTS
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0306HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGS
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0310ELECTRICAL OUTLETS
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0311OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0311EXHAUST VENTILATION
22 Aug 2018Construction
22 Aug 2018Construction
Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
04 May 2017Complaint
04 May 2017Complaint
Investigated staff qualifications and medication administration; found deficiencies in background checks for two staff and in medication administration for a resident.
Identified deficiencies in medication administration and staff qualification processes, including improper handling of orders and background checks for staff.
Identified deficiencies in fire-safety practices and maintenance, including doors not closing properly, and improper maintenance of emergency lighting and electrical safety equipment.
—Fire safety equipment not maintained
—Fire safety equipment maintenance; exit doors and lighting
15 Sept 2016Construction
15 Sept 2016Construction
Observed multiple life-safety and housekeeping deficiencies, including obstructed access to electrical panels, unsafe oxygen cylinder storage, improperly latched and non-closing doors, ceiling penetrations, non-operational emergency lighting and exit signs, and missing monthly fire-extinguisher inspections. These conditions posed hazards to occupants.
Observed failure to provide timely feeding assistance to a resident needing help with meals and inconsistent administration of insulin due to uncommunicated order changes.
10A NCAC 13F .0904(f)(2)Nutrition and Food Service - Individual Feeding Assistance
10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
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