Quick answers
- Is Wallace Gardens licensed?
- Wallace Gardens 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-031-016, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Wallace Gardens have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 64. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Wallace Gardens?
- 1052 NE Railroad Street, Wallace, NC 28466, Duplin County, North Carolina.
- What is the phone number of Wallace Gardens?
- (910) 285-7881, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Pender Memorial Hospital, Burgaw (about 13 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).
- DaySpring of Wallace0.0 mi · Wallace, NC · capacity 80
- Poplar Grove13 mi · Burgaw, NC · capacity 60
- The Gardens of Rose Hill13 mi · Rose Hill, NC · capacity 45
- Autumn Village13 mi · Beulaville, NC · capacity 88
- Wellington Park17 mi · Kenansville, NC · capacity 80
- The Heritage of Richlands19 mi · Richlands, NC · capacity 40
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Pender Memorial Hospital13 mi · Burgaw, NC
- Vidant Duplin Hospital16 mi · Kenansville, NC
- Onslow Memorial Hospital28 mi · Jacksonville, NC
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Adult Care Home |
|---|---|
| Licence number | HAL-031-016 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 64 |
| Address | 1052 NE Railroad Street, Wallace, NC 28466 |
| County | Duplin |
| State | North Carolina |
| Phone | (910) 285‑7881 |
| 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