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Carol Woods

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise beautiful, serene grounds and architecture. Still worth an in-person visit.

750 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 2751430 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 93 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Carol Woods is an excellent choice for those seeking an active, well-maintained retirement environment with high-quality dining. While the community is highly rated, families should be aware that guest-facing amenities like Wi-Fi may not meet modern expectations, so plan accordingly for visits.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

93 reviews on Google
Carol Woods is widely regarded as a premier retirement community, with residents and visitors frequently praising its beautiful, well-maintained grounds and active, engaging atmosphere. While the majority of feedback is highly positive regarding the staff and dining experience, some visitors have noted that guest amenities, such as internet connectivity and decor, could be modernized.

Quality Themes

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Strengths

  • Beautiful, serene grounds and architecture
  • High-quality dining experience
  • Active and engaging resident community
  • Friendly and helpful staff

Concerns

  • Poor internet/Wi-Fi connectivity for guests (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 98 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1The grounds here look absolutely beautiful and serene; what are some of the favorite outdoor spots for residents to enjoy?
  • 2Since the dining experience is such a highlight for the community, could you tell us more about how menus are planned and how much variety there is?
  • 3We've heard wonderful things about how active and engaging the resident community is—what kind of daily activities or social clubs are currently popular?
  • 4With such a high staffing rating, how does the team ensure that personalized care remains a priority for each resident?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what are the specific protocols for getting immediate care?
  • 6How reliable is the Wi-Fi connectivity for family members when we come to visit and want to stay in touch with our loved one?

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Key Review Excerpts

The dining experience is truly unreal as it tends to be nicer than most restaurants in the area.

Volunteer · 2012★★★★★

The food is wonderful, nutritious, visually appealing, and delicious. I would recommend to anyone who is seeking a senior community.

Visitor · 2025★★★★★

The community is beautifully planned and has many levels of care. It is very quiet. They provide transportation for shopping and events.

Visitor · 2018★★★★★
Source: 93 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
2.24hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
6.21hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
32%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
30%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents who got a urinary tract infection

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.6%
US
1.6%
NC
2.5%
Orange
0.8%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.5%
Better than Avg
Here
2.5%
US
19.5%
NC
21.5%
Orange
12.8%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.4%
Better than Avg
Here
5.4%
US
19.4%
NC
21.0%
Orange
9.8%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.2%
Better than Avg
Here
3.2%
US
15.5%
NC
14.1%
Orange
9.1%
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.4%
Better than Avg
Here
2.4%
US
12.1%
NC
5.4%
Orange
6.2%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
18.8%
US
14.4%
NC
16.4%
Orange
9.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.0%
Better than Avg
Here
99.0%
US
79.8%
NC
78.1%
Orange
94.6%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
92.6%
US
81.8%
NC
80.1%
Orange
95.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.2%
Better than Avg
Here
1.2%
US
1.6%
NC
1.5%
Orange
1.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies
Well below state avg (5.6)
Clean record — no deficiencies

All deficiencies have been corrected, showing this facility responds appropriately to inspection findings. The most recent survey in June 2024 identified issues primarily with fire safety systems and administrative processes like care planning and staffing reporting. Earlier surveys found problems with administration and building safety systems. While the facility has had recurring issues with administrative compliance and building systems across surveys, the consistent pattern of corrections suggests management takes regulatory compliance seriously.

Jun 6, 2024Routine
12
0851Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

0916Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0372Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0640Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

0657Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Feb 9, 2023Routine
2
0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0867Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Oct 7, 2021Routine
1
0531Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Carol Woods

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

The Chapel Hill Residential Retirement Center, INC.

Owner · Organization

Key personnel

Biesecker, TracyOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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