TerraBella Fuquay-Varina

    6516 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Kind staff, exceptional memory care

    I moved my mom in after a great tour and have been very pleased - the staff are kind, attentive and welcoming, the memory care team is exceptional, and communication with family has been proactive and helpful. The facility feels homey and clean, rooms are spacious, dining and activities are solid, and the smooth move-in and responsive team made this the right choice for us; I'd recommend it to others.

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    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    3.78·(73)

    Overall rating

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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.4
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      2.8
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      3.1

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive direct-care staff
    • Clean, well-maintained common areas
    • Private and spacious room options
    • Bright, homey interiors with sunrooms and outdoor patios
    • Memory-care program with experienced leadership
    • On-site physical and rehabilitative therapy services
    • Restaurant-style dining area and family accommodations
    • Welcoming admissions and informative tours
    • Engaged social spaces and comfortable parlors
    • Convenient location near community resources
    • Occasional proactive family communication and hospice coordination
    • Smaller-community feel and resident familiarity

    Cons

    • High staff turnover and chronic understaffing
    • Inconsistent medication-administration controls
    • Weak family–facility communication and complaint follow-up
    • Variable housekeeping and laundry management
    • Inconsistent meal quality and menu planning
    • Limited or irregular activity programming
    • Management instability and frequent leadership changes
    • Gaps in clinical-incident response and timely family notification
    • Deficient privacy and staff-conduct oversight
    • Billing and contract transparency weaknesses
    • Safety-management shortcomings (falls and hallway hazards)

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews describe a facility with clear strengths at the direct-care level alongside recurring operational weaknesses. Many families and residents praise frontline caregivers as compassionate, attentive, and engaged — staff who create a homey atmosphere, help residents socialize, and provide hands-on assistance. The building and communal spaces are frequently described as bright and well-maintained, with private and roomy accommodations, sunrooms, outdoor patios, comfortable parlors, and a restaurant-style dining area. Memory care and on-site therapy services are highlighted positively in multiple accounts, and several reviewers noted smooth admissions experiences and helpful tour staff.

    Conversely, a pattern of operational concerns appears across reviews. Staffing instability — high turnover and understaffing — is repeatedly linked to inconsistent care, slow response times to call bells, and gaps in daily tasks. Medication-administration issues are a prominent concern, with examples suggesting inconsistent timing, dosing, and tracking; reviewers describe this as an area needing stronger clinical controls. Family–facility communication and complaint resolution also emerge as persistent weaknesses: delayed or incomplete notifications after incidents, slow responses from management, and difficulty obtaining medical records or billing clarity were reported.

    Housekeeping and laundry processes were described as uneven, producing sanitation and linen-change concerns for some residents. Dining receives mixed feedback: some reviewers appreciate the dining environment and occasional meals, while others describe inconsistent meal quality, heavy or hard-to-digest menu items, and an overreliance on snacks or off-site dining. Activity programming likewise varies by unit and over time — some families report active, engaging calendars, whereas others note periods with very limited offerings.

    Management-level issues recur in several reviews. Multiple leadership transitions, administrative turnover, and perceived lack of transparency around contracts and fees have contributed to family frustration. There are also repeated mentions of gaps in safety management (falls, hallway hazards) and lapses in staff conduct oversight, including privacy and professionalism concerns that warrant attention. A small number of reviews raise serious end-of-life and hospice-related concerns and describe challenging post-incident communications; these accounts underscore the need for strengthened clinical governance and family engagement protocols.

    Overall, prospective residents and families will find strengths in the facility’s environment, therapy services, memory-care programming, and many dedicated direct-care staff. At the same time, operational reliability is uneven: medication safety, staffing stability, housekeeping, activity consistency, and management responsiveness are areas where quality appears variable and where targeted improvements would materially affect resident experience and family confidence.

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    Location

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    TerraBella Fuquay-Varina is located at 6516 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay Varina, NC, 27526.

    About TerraBella Fuquay-Varina

    TerraBella Fuquay-Varina is a senior living community that offers several types of care, including assisted living, memory care, and independent living. The team has trained caregivers and registered nurses available around the clock to help with daily tasks, medication management, and medical needs. The community includes a secure memory care neighborhood for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, where staff provide care plans tailored to each person and offer structured routines to reduce anxiety and confusion. There are adult care and retirement options that try to support a comfortable, maintenance-free lifestyle, so residents don't have to worry about things like housekeeping, laundry, or building upkeep, since the staff handles all of that. Residents can enjoy chef-prepared meals in a dining room designed to make meal times pleasant and social, with a focus on balanced nutrition. The grounds have beautiful outdoor spaces, a welcoming front porch, and areas for socializing or quiet relaxation. There's a craft room for hobbies and activities, an on-site salon and barber for grooming, plus concierge services to help with personal requests. Outings and day trips offer chances for recreation beyond the community. Transportation is available for appointments and shopping. Safety is important, so there's controlled building entry and an emergency response system for quick help. Life enrichment programs and wellness activities keep residents active, engaged, and connected, whether in group settings or one-on-one. The community focuses on offering a home-like, supportive, and safe environment, aiming to make daily life easier for older adults at different stages of aging.

    People often ask...

    TerraBella Fuquay-Varina offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 24 photos of TerraBella Fuquay-Varina on Mirador.

    Yes, TerraBella Fuquay-Varina allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 6516 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526.

    No, TerraBella Fuquay-Varina 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.

    License number000461
    Facility typeAdult Care Home
    Capacity96 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    26

    Reports

    20

    Type A Citations

    14

    Type B Citations

    11

    Complaints

    11

    Years

    18 Sept 2025Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found non-compliance with regulatory requirements, resulting in a formal violation and a deadline for corrective action.
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F.0901(b)Type A1 Violation
    18 Sept 2025Complaint
    Investigated a missing resident incident and related safety lapses; a Type A1 violation was identified.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0901(b)Level of Non-Compliance (Type A1)
    11 Jul 2024Follow-Up
    Identified deficiencies in medication management, including unclear orders about crushing medications for a resident with dysphagia, improper administration of several meds, and lapses in infection control during medication passes.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1002(a)Medication Orders
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004(n)Medication Administration (infection control)
    11 Jul 2024Follow-Up
    Investigated a complaint and found multiple deficiencies related to resident care and medication management, including follow-up needs for swallowing problems and issues with medication orders and documentation.
    03 Jul 2024Complaint
    Found violations of care and supervision requirements, including inadequate supervision of a resident with dementia and gaps in care planning.
    • Type APersonal Care & Supervision, 10A NCAC 13F .0901(b)Personal Care & Supervision
    03 Jul 2024Complaint
    Identified a serious deficiency related to inadequate supervision and care planning for a resident with cognitive impairment, resulting in neglect and safety concerns.
    • A110A NCAC 13F.0901(b)Non-Compliance Identified (care planning and supervision)
    14 May 2024Complaint
    Investigated elopement risk and exit-door safety; found deficiencies in supervision for a resident with advanced dementia and in door alarms not functioning.
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0901(b)Personal Care & Supervision
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0305(h),(4)Physical Plant
    14 May 2024Complaint
    Investigated inadequate supervision and safety concerns; found that one resident with dementia was not adequately supervised and exit safety measures were lacking.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0901(b)Personal Care & Supervision
    08 May 2024Follow-Up
    Identified deficiencies in medication management and monitoring, including missed doses and gaps in documentation. Noted issues with medication audits, refill notifications, and insulin administration practices.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    08 May 2024Follow-Up
    Investigated medication administration events found multiple discrepancies and omissions during passes, with documented med shortages and MAR inaccuracies affecting resident care.
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004(j)Medication Administration
    16 Apr 2024Follow-Up
    Verified that all deficiencies were corrected and no further action was required.
    14 Mar 2024Follow-Up
    Investigated a survey found multiple deficiencies including inadequate psychiatric follow-up planning, insufficient health care referrals, rights violations in memory care, and widespread medication administration and MAR accuracy problems.
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0703 (e)Tuberculosis Test, Medical Examination And Immunizations
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0909Resident Rights
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .1004(j)Medication Administration - MAR
    14 Mar 2024Follow-Up
    Investigated a complaint about mental health care and medication management; found several deficiencies in psychiatric care planning, resident monitoring, and medication documentation.
    • Initial Comments
    • IOA NCAC 13F .0703 (e)Tuberculosis Test, Medical Examination And Immunizations
    • Interview with Administrator
    • IOA NCAC 13F .1004Behavioral Health / Confinement
    • IOA NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
    • IOA NCAC 13F .1004(i)Medication Administration
    21 Sept 2023Construction
    Identified multiple deficiencies in safety-related elements, including bathroom hand grips, electrical safety in wet locations, fire safety components, and exhaust ventilation.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0305PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - Bathrooms-Hand Grips
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0310ELECTRICAL OUTLETS - Electrical Outlets in Wet Locations
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311BUILDING EQUIPMENT MAINTAINED SAFE, OPERATING
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311EXHAUST VENTILATION
    01 Mar 2023Inspection
    Identified deficiencies related to TB testing upon admission for several residents; TB skin test documentation was missing or incomplete for multiple residents.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0703(a) Tuberculosis Test, Medical Examination & ImmunizationsTuberculosis Test, Medical Examination & Immunizations
    01 Mar 2023Inspection
    Found missing TB testing documentation and incomplete admissions records for several residents, with TB history and admission dates not properly documented.
    • Summary of deficiencies including TB testing and admission documentation
    12 Nov 2021Follow-Up
    Investigated a safety concern involving residents with dementia who wandered and staff failed to supervise adequately, creating risk from exits and nearby roadways.
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F.0901(b) Personal Care and SupervisionPersonal Care and Supervision
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F.0901(b) Personal Care and SupervisionCorrections to Residents Identified
    12 Nov 2021Follow-Up
    Investigated a complaint and found multiple deficiencies in safety, supervision, and medication management. The findings included exit doors lacking audible alarms, inadequate supervision of a wandering/disoriented resident who eloped, failure to follow medical orders for fluids and weights, and numerous medication administration errors and MAR inaccuracies.
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0305(h)(4)Physical Environment
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0901(b)Personal Care and Supervision
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0902(c)(3-4)Health Care
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .1004(j)Medication Administration
    • G.S. 131D-21(2)Declaration of Residents' Rights
    • Type BG.S.131D-4.5B(b)ACH Medication Aides; Training and Competency
    06 Aug 2021Complaint
    Identified multiple deficiencies across resident care and facility operations, including bed maintenance, supervision in the SCU, wound care reporting, medication administration, nutrition and feeding, resident rights, activities, infection control, and staff training.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306(b)(1)Housekeeping And Furnishings
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0901(b) Personal Care and SupervisionPersonal Care and Supervision
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0902(b) Health CareHealth Care
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0904(e)(4)Nutrition and Food Service
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0904(f)(2)Individual Feeding Assistance in Adult Care Homes
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0905(a)(b)Activities Program
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0909Resident Rights
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .1004Medication Administration
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .1308Special Care Unit Staff
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .1309Special Care Unit Staff Orientation And Training
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .1801(b)Infection Prevention and Control Program
    • Type BG.S. 131D-21(2)Declaration of Residents' Rights
    • Type BG.S. 131D-21(4)Declaration of Residents' Rights
    • Type AG.S.§ 131D-4.5B(b)ACH Medication Aides; Training and Competency
    02 May 2018Construction
    Found multiple deficiencies related to sanitation, fire safety, and housekeeping. Current safety inspection reports were not on site and several fixtures and equipment were not maintained or secured.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0302Must Have Current Sanitation and Fire Safety Reports
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping and Furnishings-Clean, Repaired
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping-Maintained Free of Hazards
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311Building Equipment Maintained Safe, Operating
    02 May 2018Construction
    Inspector identified multiple fire-code violations related to building maintenance, housekeeping and storage, and safety equipment. Several deficiencies remained open with required corrective actions.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping and Furnishings
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping and Furnishings
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping and Furnishings
    24 Mar 2017Follow-Up
    Investigated a resident's TED hose care and follow-up; found deficiencies in replacement and ongoing monitoring of TED hose usage.
    • Type BTED hose management and resident care deficiency
    24 Mar 2017Follow-Up
    Investigated and found deficiencies in follow-up and coordination of care for a resident with a TED hose order. Missing TED hose led to swelling and pain in the feet and ankles.
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
    • G.S. 131D-21(2) Declaration of Residents' RightsDeclaration of Residents' Rights
    07 Jan 2016Follow-Up
    Identified failure to implement daily weight checks as ordered for a sampled resident, with no daily weight documentation over several months and the order later discontinued.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0902(c)(3-4) Health CareHealth Care
    07 Jan 2016Follow-Up
    Investigated findings showed that daily resident weights were not consistently documented or monitored and related records were incomplete.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0902(c)(3-4)Health Care
    24 Sept 2015Follow-Up
    Investigated deficiencies in personal care and supervision; staff failed to provide needed assistance with transfers, toileting, and ambulation for one resident, resulting in injuries.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0901(a)Personal Care and Supervision

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