I'm very happy with this place - the staff treat residents like family, attentive and respectful, and the smaller resident load means genuinely good care. Meals are adequate and improving, activities exist though sometimes low-key, and there's outdoor space and occasional live music. It's affordable and I'd recommend it.
Current/former resident
Jul 2026
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Reviews
3.00·(11)
Overall rating
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Care
2.0
Staff
3.2
Meals
3.0
Amenities
4.0
Value
2.5
Pros
Attentive, family-like caregiving
Smaller resident-to-staff ratio
Adequate and improving meal service
Occasional live musical entertainment
Outdoor communal spaces
Affordability
Cons
Inconsistent staffing and high staff turnover
Gaps in responsiveness and clinical-incident escalation
Inconsistent housekeeping and personal-care routines
Unreliable transportation services
Weak enforcement of smoking policy and indoor air-quality issues
Billing transparency and financial practices
Management communication and resident-family relations issues
Limited, unevenly engaging activity programming
Summary of reviews
Reviews for the facility present a mixed picture. Several accounts describe warm, attentive caregiving with staff who treat residents like family; reviewers citing a smaller patient load emphasize personalized attention and generally good basic care. At the same time, other accounts describe operational weaknesses that have affected care continuity and safety. Prospective families should recognize both the positive interpersonal experiences and the operational concerns when evaluating this community.
Staffing and direct care are a primary area of divergence. Positive comments emphasize respectful staff–resident interactions and a team that appears engaged when staffing is stable. Countervailing concerns point to high staff turnover, inconsistent supervision, and delays in attending to residents’ needs. Reviewers also described situations indicating gaps in how the facility escalates medical incidents and coordinates transfers to higher-level care, suggesting weaknesses in transfer-safety practices and clinical-incident response protocols.
Dining and activities receive mixed feedback. Meals are described as adequate with limited variety, and some reviewers note improvement over time; this suggests variability in food quality and menu planning. Activity offerings include occasional live music and access to outdoor spaces, but engagement levels are described as uneven—programming may be limited in frequency or appeal to some residents.
Facility operations and management raise several recurring concerns. Housekeeping and personal-care routines are reported as inconsistent, affecting room upkeep and assistance with daily tasks. Transportation for medical appointments is characterized as unreliable by some reviewers. There are also concerns about indoor air quality and enforcement of a non-smoking policy. Financial and administrative issues were mentioned, including aggressive billing practices and a communication tone from management perceived as unfriendly or unhelpful; these indicate potential gaps in billing transparency and family communication processes.
Taken together, the reviews suggest a facility with some clear strengths in interpersonal caregiving and affordability, but with operational variability that can materially affect resident experience. Families considering this community should conduct an on-site visit, ask detailed questions about staffing ratios and turnover, request sample menus and activity schedules, review transportation and incident-response protocols, and examine billing policies and state inspection records to validate current performance and any corrective actions the facility has taken.
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Location
Wellington Park Inc is located at 329 Cooper St, Kenansville, NC, 28349.
About Wellington Park Inc
Wellington Park Inc sits at 329 Cooper Street in Kenansville, North Carolina, out in a quiet neighborhood with lots of green space and nice views, and you'll see residents enjoying the outdoors or chatting in comfortable indoor spaces, while staff under the direction of the NC Administrator, Robert Crummie, help folks with things like dressing, bathing, medications, and housekeeping, and there's memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, where staff keep a close eye to help reduce confusion and wandering. This licensed Adult Care Home has 80 beds and welcomes pets, with different kinds of rooms including private and shared suites or studio apartments, most having kitchenettes, and you'll find amenities that matter to seniors, like a beauty salon, a library, meal service, and on-site devotional activities, and there's laundry, transportation, Wi-Fi, and cable to keep everyone connected. Residents can join in activities on and off-site, and there's respite care if families need a break, support and referral services, clinical help, and even help with planning, and if home care or hospice are needed there's help for that, too. Diabetic care, incontinence care, and non-ambulatory care are offered, and the staff stays involved in health policy and population management, making sure everyone gets attention without much fuss or confusion. There's Alzheimer's and memory care with housing and therapies built to address special needs, with services meant to give older adults as much independence as they're able while still having help handy, and residents can enjoy a relaxed life with games, crafts, movies, plenty of conversation, and both indoor and outdoor activities, so folks can feel safe and at home while families have peace of mind.
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Wellington Park Inc offers assisted living.
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The full address for this community is 329 Cooper St, Kenansville, NC 28349.
No, Wellington Park Inc 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.
Investigated deficiencies in licensed health professional support; there were failures to have appropriate health professional involvement in on-site reviews and timely assessments, care planning, and documentation.
10A NCAC 13F .0903(c)Licensed Health Professional Support
07 Jan 2026Follow-Up
07 Jan 2026Follow-Up
Found numerous lapses in resident care documentation and monitoring, including missing physical assessments, unaddressed care tasks, and inconsistent medication administration records across several pages.
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14 Oct 2025Complaint
14 Oct 2025Complaint
Investigated serious deficiencies across environment, staff training, supervision, health care coordination, and medication management, including wandering exits, untrained med aides, and poor provider follow-up.
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0305 (h)(4)Physical Environment
10A NCAC 13F .0311 (a)Other Requirements
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0403(a)Qualifications Of Medication Staff
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0407 (a)(7)Other Staff Qualifications
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0504Competency Evaluation and Validation For LHPS Tasks
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0505Training On Care Of Diabetic Resident
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0507Training On Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0601Management Of Facilities - General Administrator And Manager Responsibilities
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0703 (f)Tuberculosis Test, Medical Exam & Immunizations
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0901(b)Personal Care and Supervision
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0902Health Care
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0902(c)(3-4)Health Care
10A NCAC 13F .0904(e)(4)Nutrition and Food Service
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0906 (f)(4)Other Resident Care And Services
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0906 (f)(4)Other Resident Care And Services
23 May 2024Construction
23 May 2024Construction
Identified multiple safety and maintenance deficiencies, including deteriorating exterior handrails, non-GFCI electrical outlets near water, and inadequate plumbing and fire-safety protections.
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0305Physical Environment - Outside Premises
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0310Electrical Outlets in Wet Locations
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0311Building Equipment Maintained Safe, Operating
16 Jun 2020Complaint
16 Jun 2020Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found deficiencies in housekeeping and health-care processes, including unsafe hallway conditions and inadequate diabetes-related notifications.
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(5) Housekeeping and FurnishingsHousekeeping and Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0902(b) Health CareHealth Care
16 Jun 2020Complaint
16 Jun 2020Complaint
Investigated hazards in hallways and common areas, plus failures in physician notification for high finger-stick blood sugars and inadequate adherence to COVID-19 infection control guidelines.
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(5)Housekeeping and Furnishings
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0902(b) Health CareHealth Care
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0909Resident Rights
Type AG.S. 131D-21(4) Declaration of Residents' RightsDeclaration of Residents' Rights
Type AG.S. 131D-25 ImplementationImplementation
16 Jun 2020Complaint
16 Jun 2020Complaint
Investigations found hazards in hallways, failures to notify physicians for high blood sugars, and inadequate infection control during the COVID-19 outbreak, placing residents at risk of harm.
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(5)Housekeeping and Furnishings
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0909Resident Rights
G.S. 131D-21(4) Declaration of Residents' RightsDeclaration of Residents' Rights
Type AG.S. 131D-25 ImplementationImplementation
16 Jun 2020Complaint
16 Jun 2020Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found housekeeping hazards in hallways and issues with health-care documentation and resident care orders.
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(5)Housekeeping and Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
12 Jun 2018Construction
12 Jun 2018Construction
Identified several safety and maintenance deficiencies affecting exits, privacy, ventilation, and general upkeep across multiple areas.
10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping and Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0311Other Requirements
10A NCAC 13F .0305Physical Environment
10A NCAC 13F .0311Other Requirements
10A NCAC 13F .0311Other Requirements
10A NCAC 13F .0311Other Requirements
10A NCAC 13F .0311Other Requirements
10A NCAC 13F .0311Other Requirements
10A NCAC 13F .0311Other Requirements
10A NCAC 13F .0311Other Requirements
12 Jun 2018Construction
12 Jun 2018Construction
Identified multiple safety and maintenance deficiencies affecting building code compliance and resident safety. The issues included exit signage, doors, fire safety features, bathroom privacy, ventilation, hot water temperature, and signaling systems.
10A NCAC 13F .0311EXISTING FAC. HOUSING NON-AMBULATORY HAND BELLS
22 Feb 2018Follow-Up
22 Feb 2018Follow-Up
Investigated observed poor housekeeping and furnishings across multiple rooms and common areas, including dirty chairs, stained bedding, and damaged furniture.
10A NCAC 13F.0306(a)(3)Housekeeping and Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F.0306(a)(3)Housekeeping and Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F.0306(b)(1)Housekeeping and Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F.0306(b)(1)Housekeeping and Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F.0306(b)(1)Housekeeping and Furnishings
22 Feb 2018Follow-Up
22 Feb 2018Follow-Up
Identified multiple deficiencies in furniture cleanliness and repair, feeding assistance, TB test follow-up, and kitchen/dining safety and food labeling.
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(3)Housekeeping And Furnishings
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0306(b)(1)Housekeeping And Furnishings
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0901(a)Personal Care and Supervision
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0904(a)(1)Nutrition and Food Service
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0904(a)(2)Nutrition and Food Service
08 Sept 2016Construction
08 Sept 2016Construction
A biennial follow-up survey found deficiencies remained uncorrected and a new plan of correction was required.
10A NCAC 13F .0306Physical Plant
10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping and Furnishings-Clean, Repaired
08 Sept 2016Follow-Up
08 Sept 2016Follow-Up
Identified unresolved deficiencies in the facility's physical plant during a follow-up; multiple items remained, including issues with fire-resistance, handrails, cleanliness, safety, and ventilation.
10A NCAC 13F .0301Application of Physical Plant Requirements
Found deficiencies in corridors, housekeeping/furnishings, and fire safety equipment, including obstructions in corridors, dusty surfaces, and unmounted extinguishers.
10A NCAC 13F .0305Corridors free of equipment and obstructions
10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping and furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0308Fire extinguishers
29 Jun 2016Construction
29 Jun 2016Construction
Identified multiple deficiencies in the building's physical plant, life-safety systems, and sanitation, including unsafe exits, missing safety devices, unmaintained equipment, and hazardous conditions.
10A NCAC 13F .0301Application of Physical Plant Requirements
10A NCAC 13F .0302Design and Construction
10A NCAC 13F .0305PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - Bathrooms and Toilet Rooms Hand Grips
The inspection identified multiple safety and building maintenance deficiencies requiring corrective action and ongoing monitoring.
29 Jun 2016Construction
29 Jun 2016Construction
Investigated a complaint about renovation hazards and found ongoing concerns with the physical plant and housekeeping, with deficiencies identified and noted for follow-up.
24 Jun 2016Follow-Up
24 Jun 2016Follow-Up
Identified multiple deficiencies related to housekeeping and furnishings, with clutter and unsecured items in resident areas and unfinished painting contributing to hazards.
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(5)Housekeeping and Furnishings
24 Jun 2016Follow-Up
24 Jun 2016Follow-Up
Investigated a complaint and found multiple deficiencies in housekeeping, temperature control, and medication management, including improper medication administration and disposal records.
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(5)Housekeeping and Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0311 (c)Other Requirements
10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
10A NCAC 13F .1007 (e)Medication Disposition
16 Mar 2016Inspection
16 Mar 2016Inspection
Observed extensive housekeeping and maintenance deficiencies across resident areas and common spaces, including peeling paint, grime, damaged fixtures, and exposed wiring.
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(1) Housekeeping And FurnishingsHousekeeping And Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(1) Housekeeping And FurnishingsHousekeeping And Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(1) Housekeeping And FurnishingsHousekeeping And Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(1) Housekeeping And FurnishingsHousekeeping And Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(1) Housekeeping And FurnishingsHousekeeping And Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(1) Housekeeping And FurnishingsHousekeeping And Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(1) Housekeeping And FurnishingsHousekeeping And Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(1) Housekeeping And FurnishingsHousekeeping And Furnishings
16 Mar 2016Inspection
16 Mar 2016Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies in housekeeping, staff TB testing, diabetic care training, and medication aide oversight during the inspection.
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(1)Housekeeping And Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0406(a)Test For Tuberculosis
10A NCAC 13F .0505Training On Care Of Diabetic Resident
G.S. 131D-21(2) Declaration of Residents' RightsDeclaration of Residents' Rights
Type BG.S.§ 131D-4.5B(b)ACH Medication Aides; Training and Competency Evaluation Requirements
16 Mar 2016Inspection
16 Mar 2016Inspection
Inspected findings showed extensive maintenance and cleanliness deficiencies across multiple rooms and common areas, including peeling paint, grime, and damaged fixtures.
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