Quick answers
- Is Ocean Isle Operations licensed?
- Ocean Isle Operations appears on the official license list of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR), Adult Care Licensure Section (list dated October 28, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Adult Care Home”, license number HAL-010-011, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Ocean Isle Operations have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 40. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Ocean Isle Operations?
- 5490 Arbor Branch Drive, Shallotte, NC 28470, Brunswick County, North Carolina.
- What is the phone number of Ocean Isle Operations?
- (910) 754-8080, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, Supply (about 6.7 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Coastal Pointe0.0 mi · Shallotte, NC · capacity 110
- Barclay at Little River16 mi · Little River, SC · capacity 90
- Legacy of North Myrtle Beach16 mi · Little River, SC · capacity 80
- River Park Senior Living16 mi · Little River, SC · capacity 90
- TerraBella Southport19 mi · Southport, NC · capacity 96
- The Landings of Oak Island19 mi · Oak Island, NC · capacity 80
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center6.7 mi · Supply, NC
- J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital22 mi · Southport, NC
- Grand Strand Regional Medical Center28 mi · Myrtle Beach, SC
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Adult Care Home |
|---|---|
| License number | HAL-010-011 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 40 |
| Address | 5490 Arbor Branch Drive, Shallotte, NC 28470 |
| County | Brunswick |
| State | North Carolina |
| Phone | (910) 754‑8080 |
| Licensing agency | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR), Adult Care Licensure Section |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of North Carolina — North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR), Adult Care Licensure Section, list dated October 28, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances