I'm impressed by the hard-working staff and the safe, comfortable environment. Residents and team are consistently positive and friendly. I'd like more outreach/communication, but overall I'm very satisfied.
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Location
Morning Star AL is located at 941 Goins Rd, Pembroke, NC, 28372.
About Morning Star AL
Morning Star AL sits out on Goins Road as a small, medium-sized community with twelve licensed beds, offering both assisted living and memory care services for older adults who need some help each day. J & S Care Inc. runs the place, and the building has both private suites and shared studio-style rooms, each fully furnished with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and non-slip floors for safety. Some rooms come with smart apartment layouts, so folks always have what they need within reach, whether they're moving about, calling for help, or wishing for a bit more independence.
There's always someone awake day and night, ready to help with things like bathing, hygiene, dressing, getting in and out of showers, or taking care of medications. If getting around safely or preventing falls is a concern, the staff handles two-person transfers and offers standby help close by. Residents can get grooming services, and a mobile barber or hairdresser visits the community. The place provides meals cooked right on-site, using organic foods and making changes for folks with diabetes, high blood pressure, or other special diets. Every day, there are three nutritious meals in the community dining room and there's a snack shop for treats between meals.
Morning Star AL offers many types of care-home care, hospice, respite, and long-term stays. It's also licensed as a Special Care Unit and known as a residential care home, so people who need more medical attention or memory care, including those living with Alzheimer's, receive extra support and scheduled health checks. The community accepts small pets, so folks don't have to say goodbye to their companions. Residents enjoy garden spaces, a yard, reading room, and community rooms for games or movies. There are routine arts and crafts, fitness classes, entertainment, music programs, pet therapy, regular holiday parties, and scheduled social activities, such as board games or movie nights.
People can use the high-speed internet, computer access, and community-wide telephone services, which help everyone stay in touch or entertained. Transportation to doctor's visits, faith-based services, or errands is arranged, and for residents who need to go out, complimentary transportation is available. Scheduled maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry services all help take away the daily worries about chores. Families know their loved ones get 24-hour supervision, a call system, and help with anything they might need, from incontinence care to medication management and moving around the building. Morning Star AL keeps life straightforward, safe, and comfortable for each resident, focusing on everyone's unique needs inside a small, friendly setting.
People often ask...
Morning Star AL offers assisted living and board and care.
The full address for this community is 941 Goins Rd, Pembroke, NC 28372.
No, Morning Star AL 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 found hazards from a shower leak into the hallway and a resident's room, plus unsecured oxygen cylinders, and identified lapses in administering certain medications as ordered.
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0306 (a)(5)Housekeeping and Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .1004 (a)Medication Administration
21 May 2025Follow-Up
21 May 2025Follow-Up
Verified no deficiencies; no further action is required.
19 Mar 2025Follow-Up
19 Mar 2025Follow-Up
Identified multiple deficiencies in fire safety, building equipment maintenance, and lack of proper plan submissions. Violations cited related to alarm/lock systems, physical plant standards, and construction plan approvals.
Type A10A NCAC 13F.0301; 10A NCAC 13F.0311Continued From page 1 – Sprinkler system and magnetic locks
Found multiple deficiencies related to physical plant and safety systems, including magnetic locks not releasing on fire alarm, staff lacking emergency override keys, missing construction plan submissions for recent work, and a courtyard gate lock not releasing on alarm.
10A NCAC 13F .0301Application of physical plant requirements
10A NCAC 13F .0304Plans and specifications
10A NCAC 13F .0311Other requirements
19 Mar 2025Follow-Up
19 Mar 2025Follow-Up
Verified corrections from the biennial follow-up construction survey; no further action is required.
26 Feb 2025Complaint
26 Feb 2025Complaint
Found non-compliance with required supervision and safety provisions that allowed a resident to exit and be attacked.
A110A NCAC 13F .0901(b)Personal Care and Supervision
26 Feb 2025Complaint
26 Feb 2025Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found non-compliance with resident supervision, documenting that a resident wandered away, was harmed, and required hospitalization, with multiple related records and assessments indicating insufficient monitoring.
B10A NCAC 13F .0901(b)Personal Care and Supervision
14 Nov 2024Follow-Up
14 Nov 2024Follow-Up
Identified several deficiencies related to electrical safety, fire safety, plumbing, and fixtures, indicating unsafe conditions were observed during the finding date.
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0311Physical Plant
14 Nov 2024Follow-Up
14 Nov 2024Follow-Up
Identified deficiencies in fire safety equipment and building systems during a biennial follow-up survey; several items remain to be corrected.
10A NCAC 13F .0300 - Physical PlantPhysical Plant
14 Nov 2024Follow-Up
14 Nov 2024Follow-Up
Identified deficiencies in submitting construction plans for remodeling and in maintaining fire safety equipment, including a missing plan submission record, a failed tamper switch, and a gate lock that does not release during alarm.
10A NCAC 13F .0304Plans Submittals and Approvals
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0311Building Equipment Maintained Safe, Operating
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0311Building Equipment Maintained Safe, Operating
14 Nov 2024Follow-Up
14 Nov 2024Follow-Up
Identified multiple safety and maintenance deficiencies, including fire alarm issues, an unsafe electrical outlet, penetrations in fire-rated ceilings, and unsecured plumbing fixtures.
Found deficiencies in medication administration and controlled substances handling, including incomplete administration documentation, inaccurate MAR/CS records, and missing cart audits.
10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
10A NCAC 13F .1004(j)Medication Administration
10A NCAC 13F .1008(a)Controlled Substances
01 Nov 2024Complaint
01 Nov 2024Complaint
Investigated medication administration and recordkeeping; found deficiencies in counting and documenting Lorazepam and related MAR entries, with audits showing discrepancies in medication counts and documentation.
10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
10A NCAC 13F .1004(j)Medication Administration
25 Apr 2024Follow-Up
25 Apr 2024Follow-Up
Verified that all previously cited deficiencies were corrected and no further action is required.
21 Feb 2024Construction
21 Feb 2024Construction
Investigated a deficiency in safety and maintenance, identifying multiple issues such as unsecured bathroom fixtures, hazards with oxygen bottles, and problems with electrical and plumbing elements.
—Housekeeping and Furnishings - Clean, Repaired
—Injury from slipping or falling
—Laundry - Physical Plant: Conduits and Ducts
—Kitchen - Electrical Outlet and Safety Systems
21 Feb 2024Construction
21 Feb 2024Construction
Identified multiple deficiencies in fire safety, plan submittals, outdoor lighting, and building maintenance. Deficiencies included un-released door magnets, missing exit signage, unsubmitted construction plans, unlit outdoor walkways, damaged ceilings, and unsafe equipment.
10A NCAC 13F .0301Application of Physical Plant Requirements
10A NCAC 13F .0304Plans and Specifications
10A NCAC 13F .0305Physical Environment
10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping and Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0311Other Requirements
10A NCAC 13F .0311Exhaust Ventilation
21 Feb 2024Construction
21 Feb 2024Construction
The agency found multiple deficiencies related to building systems and safety measures, with several items needing corrective action based on observations and measurements from February 21, 2024.
Type A—Continued From page 1
Type A—Continued From page 2 / Outside Premises - Outdoor Lighting
Type A—Continued From page 5 / Emergency Fire Safety Equipment
Type A—Continued From page 6 / Exhaust Ventilation
21 Feb 2024Construction
21 Feb 2024Construction
Found multiple deficiencies related to bathrooms, outside premises, housekeeping, fire safety, electrical, and ventilation.
10A NCAC 13F .0306 HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGSHousekeeping and Furnishings-Clean, Repaired
10A NCAC 13F .0306 HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGSHousekeeping-Maintained Free of Hazards
10A NCAC 13F .0309 PLAN FOR EVACUATIONFire Safety-Rehearsals on Each Shift
10A NCAC 13F .0311 OTHER REQUIREMENTSBuilding Equipment Maintained Safe, Operating
10A NCAC 13F .0311 OTHER REQUIREMENTSExhaust Ventilation
21 Feb 2024Construction
21 Feb 2024Construction
Identified multiple deficiencies related to outdoor premises, interior safety, fire drills, and building systems.
10A NCAC 13F .0305PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
10A NCAC 13F .0306HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGS
10A NCAC 13F .0306HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGS
10A NCAC 13F .0309PLAN FOR EVACUATION
10A NCAC 13F .0311OTHER REQUIREMENTS
24 Apr 2018Construction
24 Apr 2018Construction
Identified deficiencies in housekeeping and physical plant: kitchen exhaust hood and filters with excess grease and a non-operational exhaust fan in the men's guest bathroom.
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0311Housekeeping - Maintained Free of Hazards
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0311Building Equipment Maintained Safe, Operating
24 Apr 2018Construction
24 Apr 2018Construction
Investigated safety and housekeeping concerns; found a dining room door wedged open and electrical equipment not maintained.
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0311Housekeeping - Maintained Free of Hazards
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0311Building Equipment Maintained Safe, Operating
24 Apr 2018Construction
24 Apr 2018Construction
Identified deficiencies related to housekeeping, fire safety, and ventilation, including dusty HVAC grilles, a non-illuminated exit sign, and no mechanical exhaust in the laundry area.
Observed unsafe operating conditions due to excessive grease buildup on the kitchen exhaust hood and a non-operating exhaust fan in the men's bathroom.
10A NCAC 13F .0306HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGS
10A NCAC 13F .0311OTHER REQUIREMENTS
24 Apr 2018Construction
24 Apr 2018Construction
Identified hazards from a wedged-open dining room entry door and an inaccessible or covered exhaust fan switch, indicating unsafe conditions.
Identified deficiencies in physical plant and ventilation. Observed no mechanical exhaust ventilation in the laundry room and excessive buildup on HVAC grilles, with evidence of failure to maintain fire-safety equipment.
10A NCAC 13F .0311Housekeeping - Maintained Free of Hazards
17 Aug 2017Inspection
17 Aug 2017Inspection
Identified maintenance and cleanliness deficiencies, including worn outdoor chairs and various interior wall, bathroom, and flooring issues that needed repair.
10A NCAC 13F .0305(m)Physical Environment
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(1)Housekeeping And Furnishings
17 Aug 2017Inspection
17 Aug 2017Inspection
Investigated multiple deficiencies including poor housekeeping and furnishings, unsafe food handling, inadequate temperature control, and lack of daily activities.
10A NCAC 13F .0305(m)Physical Environment
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(1)Housekeeping And Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(3)Housekeeping And Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0311(a)Other Requirements
10A NCAC 13F .0311 (c)Other Requirements
10A NCAC 13F .0904(a)(2)Nutrition and Food Service
10A NCAC 13F .0904(e)(4)Therapeutic Diets in Adult Care Homes
10A NCAC 13F .0905 (d)Activities Program
04 May 2017Follow-Up
04 May 2017Follow-Up
Identified failures to provide required personal care to two residents and unsafe food handling due to pests and trash during a follow-up review.
10A NCAC 13F .0901(a)Personal Care and Supervision
10A NCAC 13F .0904(a)(2)Nutrition and Food Service
04 May 2017Follow-Up
04 May 2017Follow-Up
Investigated an allegation of insufficient supervision and assistance with transfers; found deficiencies in supervision, care planning, and meal-time staffing that affected residents. Observations showed inadequate monitoring and help with transfers for at least one resident and gaps in staffing during meals.
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07 Feb 2017Inspection
07 Feb 2017Inspection
A survey identified multiple deficiencies across housekeeping, resident care, health care coordination, nutrition, and residents’ rights, including dirty and damaged surroundings, inadequate incontinence care, and gaps in medical follow-up.
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(1)Housekeeping And Furnishings
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(3)Furniture
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(5)Uncluttered, Clean and Orderly
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0901(a)Personal Care and Supervision
A210A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
A210A NCAC 13F .0903(c)Licensed Health Professional Support
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0904(a)(1)Nutrition and Food Service
10A NCAC 13F .0904(e)(4)Renal Diet/Meal Service
G.S. 131D-21Declaration of Residents' Rights
07 Feb 2017Inspection
07 Feb 2017Inspection
Investigated deficiencies found extensive maintenance and cleanliness issues, including rust stains on floors and walls, patched walls needing paint, and damaged baseboards across multiple rooms; repairs and repainting were needed.
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(3)Housekeeping And Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(3)Housekeeping And Furnishings
01 Feb 2017Follow-Up
01 Feb 2017Follow-Up
Found deficiencies related to nutrition/food service and medication administration, with follow-up notes documenting mis-handling of thickened liquids and medication management issues.
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0904(a)Nutrition and Food Service
Type A10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
14 Nov 2016Follow-Up
14 Nov 2016Follow-Up
Regulators found multiple deficiencies including unsafe housekeeping conditions, inadequate personal care, health care follow-up gaps, improper medication administration, and restraint concerns.
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(1)Housekeeping And Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(5)Housekeeping and Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0901(a)Personal Care and Supervision
10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
10A NCAC 13F .0904(e)(4)Nutrition and Food Service
10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
10A NCAC 13F .1501(a)Use Of Physical Restraints And Alternatives
G.S. 131D-21(2)Declaration of Residents' Rights
14 Nov 2016Follow-Up
14 Nov 2016Follow-Up
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
18 Aug 2016Follow-Up
18 Aug 2016Follow-Up
Found deficiencies in safety systems and door hardware that could affect occupant safety.
Identified ongoing safety deficiencies related to building security and fire safety after a follow-up visit. Noted improper locking in a special care unit and unsafe door hardware in the laundry area.
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0301Application of Physical Plant Requirements
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0301Application of Physical Plant Requirements
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0311Other Requirements
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0311Other Requirements
09 Jun 2016Construction
09 Jun 2016Construction
Identified deficiencies in fire safety drills, hot water temperature, and general facility maintenance affecting residents.
Type A10A NCAC 13F.0308Plan for Evacuation/Fire drills
Type A10A NCAC 13F.0300Hot Water Temperature
Type A10A NCAC 13F.0300 (Section 0300 - Physical Plant)Exhaust Ventilation
09 Jun 2016Follow-Up
09 Jun 2016Follow-Up
Identified multiple deficiencies across building safety, sanitation, and maintenance. Observed issues included locking system problems, missing inspection reports, damaged furnishings, and unsafe hot water temperatures.
10A NCAC 13F .0301(2)Application of Physical Plant Requirements
10A NCAC 13F .0302(f)Current sanitation and fire safety inspection reports
10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping and Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping-Maintained Free of Hazards
10A NCAC 13F .0309(b)-(f)Fire drill rehearsals and evacuation plan (Plan for Evacuation)
10A NCAC 13F .0311(k)Unvented & Portable Electric Heaters Prohibited
10A NCAC 13F .0311(d)Hot Water System
09 Jun 2016Construction
09 Jun 2016Construction
An inspector found multiple deficiencies across safety, maintenance, and facility operation, with several items carried over from prior pages and findings dated in early August 2016.
Type A—Continued From page 2
Type A—Continued From page 3
Type A—Continued From page 4
Type A—Unvented & Portable Electric Heaters Prohibited
Type A—Continued From page 5
Type A—Continued From page 6
Type A—Continued From page 7
09 Jun 2016Construction
09 Jun 2016Construction
Found multiple deficiencies related to sanitation reporting, housekeeping, safety equipment, fire drills, and hot water system.
10A NCAC 13F .0302Sanitation and Fire Safety Reports
10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping and Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping-Maintained Free of Hazards
Identified several deficiencies in safety documentation, fire drills, equipment maintenance, hot water temperature, and exhaust ventilation.
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0302Must Have Current Sanitation and Fire Safety Reports
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0309Plan for Evacuation
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0311Building Equipment Maintained Safe, Operating
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0311Building Equipment Maintained Safe, Operating
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0311Hot Water System
Type A10A NCAC 13F .0311Exhaust Ventilation
09 Jun 2016Construction
09 Jun 2016Construction
Investigated a complaint and identified deficiencies in safety, sanitation, and building maintenance during a survey.
28 Oct 2015Inspection
28 Oct 2015Inspection
Investigated multiple deficiencies including poor housekeeping/furnishings conditions and medication management problems, such as improper insulin administration and missing quarterly pharmacy reviews.
Type B10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(1)Housekeeping And Furnishings
10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
10A NCAC 13F .1009(a)(1)Pharmaceutical Care
G.S. 131D-21(2)Declaration of Residents' Rights
25 Mar 2015Complaint
25 Mar 2015Complaint
Identified several deficiencies related to food safety, nutrition, snacks, and use of restraints, including improper freezer temperatures, unclean and unsafe storage, missing diet menus, irregular snack offerings, and unassessed bed rails.
10A NCAC 13F .0311(a)Other Requirements
10A NCAC 13F .0904(a)(2)Nutrition and Food Service
10A NCAC 13F .0904(c)(7)Menus in Adult Care Homes
10A NCAC 13F .0904(d)(2)Nutrition And Food Service
10A NCAC 13F .1501(c)Use Of Physical Restraints And Alternatives
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