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Morningside of Gastonia

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and professional staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

2755 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28054105 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: NC DHSR — view official record
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 62 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice if you value a warm, family-like atmosphere and highly communicative staff, particularly the admissions team. However, if your loved one frequently requires transitions between the hospital and the facility, you should clarify their weekend readmission policies in advance.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

62 reviews analyzed
Families considering Morningside of Gastonia can expect a highly compassionate environment, with many reviewers specifically praising the staff's attentiveness and the helpfulness of the admissions team. While the facility is widely lauded for its beautiful grounds and professional care, one reviewer noted a specific frustration regarding administrative policies preventing residents from returning directly from the hospital on weekends.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff9.5Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms10.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and professional staff
  • Welcoming and informative admissions process
  • Beautifully maintained and clean facility
  • Strong communication between staff and families

Concerns

  • Administrative delays regarding hospital readmissions on weekends
  • Staffing levels and internal culture

Rating Trends

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14 reviews posted between Dec 30, 2025Jan 1, 2026 · 14 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've noticed how much care goes into your communication with families; how do you typically keep us updated on our loved one's day-to-day well-being?
  • 2Since the facility looks so beautifully maintained, could you tell us more about the daily activities and outings planned for the residents?
  • 3How does the care team handle medical updates or coordination with doctors, especially during the weekends or after business hours?
  • 4We really appreciated how welcoming the admissions process felt; what are the next steps for a new resident to ensure a smooth transition into the community?
  • 5How does the staff ensure that every resident receives personalized attention during busier times of the day?
  • 6What is the process for notifying the family if a resident needs to visit a hospital or requires extra medical monitoring?

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Key Review Excerpts

Joy and staff couldn’t have made the move for my mother any easier. Such an awesome facility with a professional staff.

Resident's family · 2025★★★★★

The care and attention that the nursing staff provide is exceptional. I do have issues with this facility not letting the residents return home from being in hospital on weekends.

Resident's family · 2025★★★☆☆

Joy Wiley was such a help to our family, even after our grandmother fell and broke her hip and needed to go into a nursing/rehabilitation facility, and was unable to move into an assisted living facility. Joy consistently called and checked in on us and my grandmother, to be sure we we

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 62 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: NC Division of Health Service Regulation

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2deficiencies
Nov 16, 2018Other
Other RequirementsD 113

The facility failed to maintain hot water temperatures at resident bathroom sinks between 100 and 116 degrees Fahrenheit. Observations revealed multiple sinks, including those in rooms #101, #113, #123, and #241, reaching temperatures as high as 124 degrees F, with visible steam present in several instances.

Nov 16, 2018Other
Other Requirements10A NCAC 13F .0311

The facility failed to maintain hot water temperatures in 15 resident room sinks and the SCU Dining Room sink between the required range of 100 degrees F to 116 degrees F. Multiple observations showed temperatures exceeding 116 degrees F, with some instances reaching 124 degrees F and producing visible steam.

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