5demerits
LIFE-WAY HOMES, LLC
7919 MOSSYCUP DR, Charlotte, NC 28215
Residential Care · NC permit/State ID 2060432121
Latest result5 demerits
Last inspectedOct 21, 2026
Inspections on record6
On record sinceApr 9, 2020
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 9, 2020Lower is betterOct 21, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 21, 2026 5 demerits · 4 violations
#4 · Walls, ceilings, and attachments in good repair −1
15A NCAC 18A .1608 (b) Wall and ceiling attachments, such as light fixtures, fans, and vent covers, shall be kept in good repair. Observed minor hole in wall in room 1. Observed markings on walling throughout facility.
#16 · Containers covered, clean, and good repair −2
15A NCAC 18A .1614 (b) Outside waste containers shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids when not in use. Observed cardboard boxes stored outside of dumpster area.
#23 · Furnishings in good repair −2
15A NCAC 18A .1617 (a) Furnishings, including furniture, curtains, draperies, and blinds, shall be kept in good repair. Mattresses shall be kept in good repair. Observed 3 dresser drawers missing from dresser in room 1.
#43 · Vomitus and diarrheal clean up supplies; written plan available
15A NCAC 18A .1621 (d) The residential care facility shall have personal protective equipment on-site for employees to use and a written procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomitus or fecal matter on facility surfaces. The procedure shall specify the actions that should be taken to minimize the exposure to vomitus or fecal matter. EHS left facility copy of required procedure plan. -General comment.
Aug 14, 2025 11 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Roshonda McGee was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to:
sabinabenel@gmail.com
#4 · Walls, ceilings, and attachments in good repair −1
15A NCAC 18A .1608 (b) Wall and ceiling attachments, such as light fixtures, fans, and vent covers, shall be kept in good repair. Observed hole in wall in upstairs room 2 near door. Repair.
#8 · Facilities clean and in good repair −4
15A NCAC 18A .1610 (a) Residential care facilities shall provide toilet, handwashing, and bathing facilities that are available for use by residents and employees that are kept clean and in good repair. Observed bottom of shower curtain with staining in upstairs bathroom. Clean/replace. Observed toilet seat loose in upstairs bathroom. Repair.
#10 · Handwashing facilities properly equipped −4
15A NCAC 18A .1610 (b) The residential care facility shall provide each resident with soap and individual hand-drying towels. These hand-drying towels will be stored separately after being used. Observed no individual towels at handsink in upstairs bathroom. -REPEAT VIOLATION.
#22 · Furnishings clean
15A NCAC 18A .1617 (a) Furnishings, including furniture, curtains, draperies, and blinds, shall be kept clean. Mattresses shall be kept clean. Observed dust accumulation to ceiling fan in living room area. Clean. -General comment.
#23 · Furnishings in good repair −2
15A NCAC 18A .1617 (a) Furnishings, including furniture, curtains, draperies, and blinds, shall be kept in good repair. Mattresses shall be kept in good repair. Observed blinds damaged in kitchen area.
#43 · Vomitus and diarrheal clean up supplies; written plan available
15A NCAC 18A .1621 (d) The residential care facility shall have personal protective equipment on-site for employees to use and a written procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomitus or fecal matter on facility surfaces. The procedure shall specify the actions that should be taken to minimize the exposure to vomitus or fecal matter. Facility did not have required procedure plan. EHS left facility with copy of required plan. -General comment.
May 7, 2024 8 demerits · 3 violations
#4 · FOOD SERVICE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT: Utensils/Equipment in good repair, clean 4; eating and drinking utensils clean, cleaned after each use; approved facilities 4; clean utensils properly stored 2; substances containing poisonous material not used 6; disposable properly stored/handled, used once 2 (.1618) −4
Observed rusting in the microwave in the kitchen.
**All equipment and utensils shall be so constructed as to be easily cleaned and shall be kept in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1618 (a).
#8 · TOILET: HANDWASHING: LAUNDRY AND BATHING FACILITIES: Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities adequate 4; fixtures in good repair and kept clean 2; soap and towels provided 2 (.1610) −2
Observed no paper towels in the bathroom upstairs. Needs to be provided.
**Each resident will be provided soap and individual towels. These towels will be stored separately after being used. 15A NCAC 18A .1610 (b).
#9 · BEDS: LINEN: FURNITURE: All furniture, mattresses, linen, drapes, blinds and similar items in good repair and clean 2; bed linen changed as required 2; clean and soiled linens properly stored and handled 2 (.1617) −2
Observed dresser knobs missing in bedrooms 1 and 3. Observed dresser drawers off track in bedroom 1 and 2. Observed blinds broken in the dining room.
**All furniture, mattresses, curtains, draperies, and other furnishings shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1617 (a).
Feb 2, 2023 4 demerits · 2 violations
#9 · BEDS: LINEN: FURNITURE: All furniture, mattresses, linen, drapes, blinds and similar items in good repair and clean 2; bed linen changed as required 2; clean and soiled linens properly stored and handled 2 (.1617) −2
All furniture, mattresses, curtains, draperies, and other furnishings shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1617 (a). Observed 2 knobs missing from dresser in room 3.
#12 · WALLS AND CEILINGS: In good repair 1; kept clean 2 (.1608) −2
The walls and ceilings of all rooms and areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1608. Observed general cleaning needed to ceiling vent located in living room area.
*NOTE: Ms. Junita Mason was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her at: Junitamason@yahoo.com
Jan 6, 2022 4 demerits · 2 violations
#10 · STORAGE: MISCELLANEOUS: Rooms or areas provided for storage of clothes, personal effects, luggage, supplies and equipment kept clean 2; medications, cleaning supplies, pesticides and other hazardous products properly stored as required 4 (.1616) −2
Rooms or spaces which are provided and used for the storage of clothing, personal effects, luggage, necessary equipment and supplies and for items not in routine use, shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .1616 (a). Observed closet located in room 1 with clothing in disarray on the floor. EHS advises facility to clean closet.
#11 · FLOORS: In good repair 1; kept clean 2 (.1607) −2
All floors shall be easily cleanable and shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1607. Observed minor carpet staining on carpet located on level 2 of facility. EHS advises facility to clean minor stains.
Ms. Sabina Benel was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her at: sabinabenel@gmail.com
Apr 9, 2020 2 demerits · 1 violation
#14 · VERMIN CONTROL: PREMISES: Outside openings effectively screened or otherwise protected against entrance of flying insects, and flying insects absent 4; effective control of rodents and other vermin 4; approved pesticides properly used 4; premises neat, clean, drained and free of litter and vermin harborages and breeding areas 2 (.1615) −2
The premises shall be kept neat, clean, adequately drained, and free of litter and vermin harborage. 15A NCAC 18A .1615(a). Observed lawn needs mowing.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LIFE-WAY HOMES, LLC” or State ID 2060432121). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.