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    $3,508 – 4,209/month

    Burke assisted living

    125 Camellia Garden St, Morganton, NC 28655
    • Assisted Living

    Kind attentive safe affordable care

    I placed my mother in this small, clean facility and overall it was a very good choice. The staff and administrator Charlotte are friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and genuinely kind - safety-minded, family-like care at a very fair price that gave me real peace of mind. Best decision I made for her.

    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
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    5.00·(3)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Clean, well-maintained environment
    • Attentive, compassionate staff
    • Knowledgeable caregiving team
    • Safety-focused care practices
    • Small, family-like setting
    • Supportive, accessible administration
    • Fair, affordable pricing

    Cons

    • Limited amenity and program variety due to small facility size
    • Constraints on specialized clinical or higher-acuity services
    • Potential capacity limitations and waitlist risk
    • Smaller dining and communal spaces compared with larger communities

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression The reviews present a consistently positive picture of Burke Assisted Living as a small, well-kept community with attentive staff and a family-like atmosphere. Cleanliness and a focus on resident safety are recurring themes, and families portray placement there as a reassuring, value-oriented decision.

    Care quality and staff Care is described as attentive and compassionate. Reviewers emphasize staff kindness, responsiveness, and clinical knowledge; these traits are cited as contributing to residents' comfort and families' trust. Administrative leadership receives favorable mention, including specific praise for an administrator (Charlotte) who is described as engaged and approachable. The combined descriptions suggest a hands-on caregiving culture with accessible management and direct lines of communication between families and staff.

    Dining and activities The provided reviews do not include detailed commentary about meal quality or a formal activities schedule. Given the facility's small scale and the "family-like" characterization, prospective residents can likely expect home-style dining and informal social opportunities rather than an extensive menu of amenity-driven programs. Those seeking a broad range of classes, therapies, or large-group events should verify available programming during a visit.

    Facilities and management Physical facilities are described as clean and well-maintained. The small size appears to be a defining characteristic: it supports close personal attention and a neighborhood feel, and it is reflected in comments about fair pricing and perceived good value. Management is depicted as supportive and reliable, which appears to reinforce family confidence in care delivery.

    Notable patterns and considerations The dominant patterns in the reviews are positive: cleanliness, compassionate and knowledgeable staff, safety emphasis, and approachable administration. The primary operational caveat inferred from these summaries is scale: the small facility size likely constrains the breadth of amenities, the availability of specialized clinical services, and overall capacity. Prospective residents and families should weigh the benefits of a close-knit environment against any need for higher-acuity medical services, a diverse activities calendar, or expansive communal facilities, and should schedule an in-person visit to confirm service scope and current availability.

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    Location

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    Burke assisted living is located at 125 Camellia Garden St, Morganton, NC, 28655.

    About Burke assisted living

    Burke assisted living sits on 40 acres and has room for about 24 residents, which keeps things friendly and lets folks get to know each other, and the whole place is purpose-built with memory care in mind, so there's a special area just for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia, which is helpful for those who need extra support and staff who understand what those residents are going through, and the caregivers are there all hours of the day and night, staying awake and nearby in case of emergencies or if anyone needs a hand with things like moving between a bed and a wheelchair, maybe even using equipment like mechanical lifts if needed, and they'll help with washing up, dressing, using the restroom, and managing medicines, which can be a big help for people with diabetes or those with bowel or bladder incontinence, and they're set up to remind folks to visit the restroom and support behavior challenges, too, because they accept people who might wander or act out. There's a wander alert system with special bracelets so if anyone tries to leave the safe area, the staff gets an alert, and the property is fenced and secure, since some residents might be at risk for elopement or odd behaviors. Staff can handle big behaviors and have experience working with people who need more guidance, and the community's always striving to keep everyone safe and comfortable, making peace of mind and dignity the main priorities, and the property has cozy indoor spaces, a TV lounge, an arts-and-crafts center, and both indoor walking paths and an enclosed courtyard, which gives a chance for safe outdoor time. Folks can take part in music performances, art classes, Bible study, and walking clubs, and there are always activities for healthy living and socializing-plus, they offer offsite devotional services, including visits from rabbis, Protestant ministers, and a chaplain. Meals come included for everyone, so residents get balanced food with fresh fruits and vegetables without worrying about cooking, and there's the option for room service if getting to the dining room is tough, and housekeeping helps keep things tidy. Residents can smoke outside and there's free parking for visitors, which can be nice for family. The nurse, a visiting doctor, and the certified administrator are there to help oversee care and answer questions, and the team evaluates each person when they move in to figure out what kind of support they need, then build plans around those needs. They can help with behavioral management, assist with blood sugar checks, stand by for transfers between spaces, and allow different levels of care so people don't have to move out as their needs change. Rooms come both as memory care suites or semi-private options, running around $3,400 for a single memory care room or $3,000 for a shared space. The whole idea is to support residents in living their own lives with as much independence as possible, and personalized attention is a big part of the experience. There's always something to do, whether it's gardening in raised beds, watching TV, or joining group events, and family caregivers get support and help in figuring out what's best for their loved ones. Burke assisted living provides hospice and respite care too, for those who need a short-term stay or more comfort at the end of life, and overall, it's a small, clean, supportive place where people can feel at home while getting the help they need.

    People often ask...

    Burke assisted living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,508 per month.

    Burke assisted living offers assisted living.

    There are 17 photos of Burke assisted living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 125 Camellia Garden St, Morganton, NC 28655.

    No, Burke assisted 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.

    License number920145
    Facility typeAdult Care Home
    Capacity24 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    24

    Reports

    1

    Type A Citations

    9

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    11

    Years

    01 Apr 2026Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in meal service, diet documentation, activity planning, resident rights, and infection prevention during a COVID-19 outbreak.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0904(b)(1)Nutrition and Food Service
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0904(c)(2)Nutrition And Food Service
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0905 (c)Activities Program
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0909Resident Rights
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .1801(c)Infection Prevention and Control
    01 Apr 2026Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies across nutrition and food service, activities, resident rights, and infection control. Issues included missing knives at meals, lack of therapeutic diet menus and posted activity calendars, inappropriate profanity around residents, and poor handling of a COVID outbreak.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0904(b)(1)Nutrition and Food Service (b) Food Preparation and Service in Adult Care Homes
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0904(c)(2)Nutrition And Food Service (c) Menus in Adult Care Homes
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0905 (c)Activities Program
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0909Resident Rights
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .1801 (c)Infection Prevention and Control Policies and Procedures
    14 Oct 2025Follow-Up
    Identified multiple deficiencies, including unsecured oxygen tanks in an unlocked area, failure to schedule a pulmonologist appointment for a resident, unsafe meal practices with no knives and undocumented substitutions, and concerns about residents' rights related to chopped diets.
    • Type A10A NCAC 13G .0315 (a)(5)Housekeeping and Furnishings
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0902 (c)(3)(4)Health Care
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0904 (b)(1)Nutrition And Food Service
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0904 (c)(3)Nutrition And Food Service
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0909Residents' Rights
    14 Oct 2025Follow-Up
    Identified safety concerns with oxygen tank storage and documented failures regarding meal substitutions and their records.
    • Oxygen storage/handling safety
    • Dietary substitutions not documented/authorized
    • Substitutions not properly documented or approved
    19 Aug 2025Construction
    Identified missing sanitation and fire safety inspection reports on site and several safety deficiencies in electrical and building installations.
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0302 (n)Fire/Sanitation reports
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0317 (a)Building Service Equipment
    08 Jul 2025Construction
    Identified safety and sanitation deficiencies including missing current inspection reports, improper storage of oxygen bottles, and obstructed electrical panels with a nonfunctional emergency light.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0302(e)Current Sanitation and Fire Safety Inspection
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(5)Housekeeping-Free of Hazards
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311(a)Building equipment maintained safe, operating
    31 Dec 2024Inspection
    Observed hazards from unsecured oxygen tanks and deficiencies in medication management and activities planning. Findings included unsecured O2 cylinders, missing medication orders and discharge information transmission, and lack of posted activity calendars with sufficient activity hours.
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0315(a)(5)Housekeeping and Furnishings
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0902(c)(3)(4)Health Care
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0905 (c) Activities ProgramActivities Program
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0905 (d) Activities ProgramActivities Program
    11 Jul 2023Inspection
    Identified widespread noncompliance across capacity, fire safety, TB testing, staff training, and resident assessments, with evacuation safety issues for wheelchair users and numerous gaps in personnel records and competency processes.
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0206 CapacityCapacity
    • Type B10A NCAC 13G .0302 (b) Design And ConstructionDesign and Construction
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0405 Test For TuberculosisTest For Tuberculosis
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0406(a)(1) Other Staff QualificationsOther Staff Qualifications
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0406(a)(5) Other Staff QualificationsOther Staff Qualifications
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0406(a)(8) Other Staff QualificationsOther Staff Qualifications
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0503 Medication Administration Competency EvaluationMedication Administration Competency Evaluation
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0504 Competency Validation For Licensed Health Professional SupportCompetency Validation For LHPS
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0801(a) Resident AssessmentResident Assessment
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0801(b) Resident AssessmentResident Assessment
    • 10A NCAC 13G .1701(d) Infection Prevention & Control Policies & ProceduresInfection Prevention & Control Policies & Procedures
    11 Jul 2023Inspection
    Investigated multiple deficiencies involving evacuation planning, health screening, and staff record-keeping, revealing gaps in emergency readiness and personnel documentation.
    01 Aug 2019Follow-Up
    Identified deficiencies and ongoing issues with fire safety documentation and the alarm system, requiring action.
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0302Must Have Current Sanitation and Fire Safety Reports
    01 Aug 2019Follow-Up
    Found deficiencies related to fire safety documentation and the alarm system's status. The required annual inspection report was missing and the dialer showed trouble conditions.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0302DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    19 Jun 2019Construction
    Identified several deficiencies in fire safety and facility maintenance, including missing detectors, incomplete inspections, unsafe bathroom fittings, improper oxygen cylinder storage, irregular fire drills, and multiple building safety concerns.
    • NC State Building Code, Section 409.3(7)A (1978 edition); NFPA Pamphlets 71, 72, and 74Application of Physical Plant Requirements
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0302 (Design and Construction)Sanitation and Fire/Building Safety Inspection Reports
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0305 (e) (Bathrooms).Bathrooms - Hand Grips
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306 (a)(5) (Housekeeping and Furnishings)Housekeeping - Maintained Free of Hazards
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0309 Plan for Evacuation (b)(c)(f)Fire Safety - Evacuation Drills
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311 (a)(k)Building Equipment Maintained Safe, Operating
    19 Jun 2019Construction
    Investigated a complaint and found deficiencies in care practices.
    16 May 2019Construction
    Identified multiple deficiencies in safety, sanitation, housekeeping, and building systems, including non-compliant exit hardware, damaged walls and mats, missing sanitation documentation, electrical hazards, inadequate lighting, and an incomplete resident call system.
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0312Outside Entrances/Exits
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0315Housekeeping and Furnishings
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0315Housekeeping - Must Have Approved Sanitation
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0317Building Service Equipment
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0317Building Service Equipment - Night Lights
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0317Building Service Equipment - Call System
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0318Outside Premises
    16 May 2019Construction
    Identified deficiencies in building safety and sanitation, including exit door hardware, housekeeping sanitation, and inadequate night lighting.
    • 10A NCAC 13G.0312Outside Entrances Exits Single Hand Motion
    • 10A NCAC 13G.0315Housekeeping Must Have Approved Sanitation
    • 10A NCAC 13G.0317Building Service Equipment - Night Lights
    28 Mar 2019Follow-Up
    Investigated infection control issues; found glucometers were shared among residents with diabetes due to lack of a CDC-aligned policy, creating risk of bloodborne pathogen exposure for 3 residents.
    • Type BG.S. 131D-21(2)Declaration of Residents' Rights
    • Type BG.S. 131D-4.4A (b)Infection Prevention Requirements
    28 Mar 2019Follow-Up
    Investigated infection control failures, found shared glucometers among residents and inconsistent glucose monitoring records due to lack of CDC-aligned infection control policy.
    • G.S. 131D-21(2)Declaration of Residents' Rights
    • Type BG.S. 131D-4.4A (b)ACH Infection Prevention Requirements
    05 Dec 2018Inspection
    Investigated medication administration and infection control issues; found improper insulin dosing and an undocumented Norvasc dose, plus sharing glucometers among residents without a CDC-aligned infection control policy.
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    • Type BG.S. 131D-4.4A(b)Adult Care Home Infection Prevention Requirements
    09 May 2017Construction
    Identified safety deficiencies in plumbing and housekeeping; observed an unanchored expansion tank and improper piping near a water heater, along with cleanliness issues in some areas.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311SECTION 0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT (OTHER REQUIREMENTS)
    • HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGS - CLEAN, REPAIRED
    09 May 2017Construction
    Identified deficiencies in cleanliness, fire safety, and plumbing, including mold in bathing areas, unsealed ceiling penetrations, unsecured toilets, and an unsafe water heater installation.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping and Furnishings
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311Other Requirements
    11 Mar 2016Construction
    Identified deficiencies in building safety equipment and outside premises: exterior lighting was nonfunctional with an outlet adapter in use, and old interior doors were stored in the carport.
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0317Building Service Equipment
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0318Outside Premises-Clean, Safe
    11 Mar 2016Construction
    Identified deficiencies involving the exterior lighting and outside premises, including a nonfunctional exterior living-room light with an outlet adapter and old interior doors stored in the carport.
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0317 Building Service EquipmentBuilding Equipment Maintained Safe, Operating
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0318 Outside PremisesOutside Premises-Clean, Safe
    13 Mar 2015Construction
    Investigated found fire-safety deficiencies in the exit corridor air-handling system, including missing fire dampers and the exit corridor being used as a return-air plenum.
    • Return-air system lacking fire dampers in exit path
    13 Mar 2015Construction
    Identified a return-air plenum in the exit corridor without fire dampers, risking smoke spread during a fire.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311Fire safety maintenance of building and equipment

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