Quick answers
- Is The Berkeley licensed?
- The Berkeley appears on the official licence 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”, licence number HAL-012-043, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can The Berkeley have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 63. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is The Berkeley?
- 330 Juniper Street, Morganton, NC 28655, Burke County, North Carolina.
- What is the phone number of The Berkeley?
- (828) 433-7400, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc, Morganton (about 5.8 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 licence 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 licence 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).
- Burke Assisted Living0.0 mi · Morganton, NC · capacity 24
- McAlpine Adult Care0.0 mi · Morganton, NC · capacity 60
- Cedarbrook Residential Center10 mi · Nebo, NC · capacity 80
- McDowell House10 mi · Nebo, NC · capacity 25
- Lake James Lodge Assisted Living16 mi · Marion, NC · capacity 60
- Marion Assisted Living16 mi · Marion, NC · capacity 54
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc5.8 mi · Morganton, NC
- Caldwell Memorial Hospital16 mi · Lenoir, NC
- The McDowell Hospital17 mi · Marion, NC
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Adult Care Home |
|---|---|
| Licence number | HAL-012-043 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 63 |
| Address | 330 Juniper Street, Morganton, NC 28655 |
| County | Burke |
| State | North Carolina |
| Phone | (828) 433‑7400 |
| 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 licence 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