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| Brookdale Carriage Club Providence | NH AL IL MC | Charlotte (Olde Providence North) | 77
Facility
77
NC AVG
72
Rank
#168 / 390 |
71.5%
Facility
71.5%
NC AVG
76.4%
Rank
#145 / 271 | -6% | 8.12
Facility
8.12
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#4 / 97 | +78% | +104% | $0
Facility
$0
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#1 / 105 | 11
Facility
11
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#39 / 101 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#43 / 101 | - | 7 | A+ |
12
Facility
12
NC AVG
33
Rank
#440 / 572 | Bkd Fm Holding Company LLC | $19.6M
Facility
$19.6M
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#99 / 104 | $8.1M
Facility
$8.1M
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#39 / 104 | 41.6%
Facility
41.6%
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#1 / 104 | 345482 | ||||
| Walnut Ridge | NH AL IL MC | Walnut Cove (Windmill Street) | 63
Facility
63
NC AVG
72
Rank
#224 / 390 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
76.4%
Rank
#1 / 271 | +31% | 3.12
Facility
3.12
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#94 / 97 | -50% | -22% | $40.1k
Facility
$40.1k
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#76 / 105 | 23
Facility
23
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#72 / 101 | 4.6
Facility
4.6
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#57 / 101 | 3 | 63 | A+ |
50
Facility
50
NC AVG
33
Rank
#149 / 572 | Nita Davis | $10.4M
Facility
$10.4M
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#68 / 104 | $3.9M
Facility
$3.9M
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#97 / 104 | 37%
Facility
37%
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#100 / 104 | 345089 | ||||
| Hillside Nursing & Rehab | NH AL NC | Wake Forest | 130
Facility
130
NC AVG
72
Rank
#24 / 390 |
74.1%
Facility
74.1%
NC AVG
76.4%
Rank
#135 / 271 | -3% | 4.05
Facility
4.05
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#43 / 97 | +3% | +2% | $0
Facility
$0
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#1 / 105 | 1
Facility
1
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#1 / 101 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#1 / 101 | - | 111 | - |
19
Facility
19
NC AVG
33
Rank
#384 / 572 | Mary Margaret Clifton | $13.7M
Facility
$13.7M
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#49 / 104 | $7.8M
Facility
$7.8M
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#42 / 104 | 56.6%
Facility
56.6%
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#26 / 104 | 345417 | ||||
| BellaRose Nursing and Rehab | NH HC RC | Garner | 100
Facility
100
NC AVG
72
Rank
#79 / 390 |
92.0%
Facility
92.0%
NC AVG
76.4%
Rank
#46 / 271 | +20% | 3.20
Facility
3.20
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#89 / 97 | -28% | -20% | $0
Facility
$0
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#1 / 105 | 2
Facility
2
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#8 / 101 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#13 / 101 | - | 94 | - |
4
Facility
4
NC AVG
33
Rank
#506 / 572 | William Burroughs | $13.4M
Facility
$13.4M
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#42 / 104 | $7.8M
Facility
$7.8M
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#41 / 104 | 58.2%
Facility
58.2%
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#42 / 104 | 345574 | ||||
| Champions Assisted Living at the Davis Community | NH AL IL MC RC | Wilmington | 115
Facility
115
NC AVG
72
Rank
#55 / 390 |
60.7%
Facility
60.7%
NC AVG
76.4%
Rank
#183 / 271 | -21% | 3.39
Facility
3.39
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#76 / 97 | -19% | -15% | $67.1k
Facility
$67.1k
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#87 / 105 | 14
Facility
14
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#50 / 101 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#41 / 101 | 3 | 98 | - |
6
Facility
6
NC AVG
33
Rank
#484 / 572 | Charles Long | $14.9M
Facility
$14.9M
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#18 / 104 | $13.1M
Facility
$13.1M
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#9 / 104 | 87.3%
Facility
87.3%
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#30 / 104 | 345160 | ||||
| The Oaks at Whitaker Glen | - | NH AL HC IL MC | Raleigh (Five Points) | 139
Facility
139
NC AVG
72
Rank
#18 / 390 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | A+ |
28
Facility
28
NC AVG
33
Rank
#328 / 572 | $8.8M
Facility
$8.8M
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#90 / 104 | $4.5M
Facility
$4.5M
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#90 / 104 | 50.5%
Facility
50.5%
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#37 / 104 | 345009 | |
| Capital Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | NH AL HC IL | Raleigh (East Raleigh) | 125
Facility
125
NC AVG
72
Rank
#29 / 390 |
75.9%
Facility
75.9%
NC AVG
76.4%
Rank
#128 / 271 | -1% | 3.43
Facility
3.43
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#76 / 97 | +1% | -14% | $0
Facility
$0
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#1 / 105 | 14
Facility
14
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#50 / 101 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#30 / 101 | - | 100 | - |
43
Facility
43
NC AVG
33
Rank
#206 / 572 | Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Wake County, LLC | $12.0M
Facility
$12.0M
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#61 / 104 | $6.2M
Facility
$6.2M
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#52 / 104 | 51.3%
Facility
51.3%
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#22 / 104 | 345202 | ||||
| WhiteStone | NH AL IL MC | Greensboro (Hewitt Area) | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#233 / 390 |
69.2%
Facility
69.2%
NC AVG
76.4%
Rank
#152 / 271 | -9% | 4.22
Facility
4.22
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#35 / 97 | -31% | +6% | $25.5k
Facility
$25.5k
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#71 / 105 | 9
Facility
9
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#34 / 101 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#55 / 101 | 2 | 50 | A+ |
31
Facility
31
NC AVG
33
Rank
#294 / 572 | Pamela Stafford | $7.6M
Facility
$7.6M
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#26 / 104 | $10.2M
Facility
$10.2M
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#26 / 104 | 134.2%
Facility
134.2%
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#37 / 104 | 345506 | ||||
| River Landing At Sandy Ridge | NH AL IL MC | Colfax | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#233 / 390 |
82.9%
Facility
82.9%
NC AVG
76.4%
Rank
#89 / 271 | +8% | 6.51
Facility
6.51
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#9 / 97 | -5% | +64% | $0
Facility
$0
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#1 / 105 | 1
Facility
1
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#1 / 101 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#1 / 101 | - | 56 | - |
7
Facility
7
NC AVG
33
Rank
#476 / 572 | Khashana Blake | $12.9M
Facility
$12.9M
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#5 / 104 | $17.6M
Facility
$17.6M
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#7 / 104 | 135.9%
Facility
135.9%
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#94 / 104 | 345528 | ||||
| The Cypress of Charlotte | NH AL HC IL MC | Charlotte (Beverly Woods) | 65
Facility
65
NC AVG
72
Rank
#210 / 390 |
78.2%
Facility
78.2%
NC AVG
76.4%
Rank
#121 / 271 | +2% | - | +26% | - | $58.0k
Facility
$58.0k
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#83 / 105 | 14
Facility
14
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#50 / 101 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#58 / 101 | 2 | 58 | - |
15
Facility
15
NC AVG
33
Rank
#414 / 572 | The Cypress Of Charlotte LLC | $7.3M
Facility
$7.3M
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#14 / 104 | $14.1M
Facility
$14.1M
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#20 / 104 | 194.2%
Facility
194.2%
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#79 / 104 | 345495 | ||||
| Givens Highland Farms | NH HC IL NC RC | Black Mountain | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#233 / 390 |
82.2%
Facility
82.2%
NC AVG
76.4%
Rank
#92 / 271 | +8% | 5.57
Facility
5.57
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#16 / 97 | +11% | +40% | $4.3k
Facility
$4.3k
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#49 / 105 | 14
Facility
14
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#50 / 101 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#58 / 101 | - | 51 | - |
12
Facility
12
NC AVG
33
Rank
#440 / 572 | Givens Estates, Inc. | $21.1M
Facility
$21.1M
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#31 / 104 | $8.2M
Facility
$8.2M
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#30 / 104 | 38.9%
Facility
38.9%
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#51 / 104 | 345078 | ||||
| Wesley Pines | NH AL IL MC | Lumberton | 62
Facility
62
NC AVG
72
Rank
#225 / 390 |
86.1%
Facility
86.1%
NC AVG
76.4%
Rank
#74 / 271 | +13% | 4.60
Facility
4.60
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#28 / 97 | -29% | +16% | $0
Facility
$0
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#1 / 105 | 4
Facility
4
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#12 / 101 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#13 / 101 | - | 58 | A+ |
9
Facility
9
NC AVG
33
Rank
#462 / 572 | The United Methodist Retirement Homes, Incorporated | $10.2M
Facility
$10.2M
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#79 / 104 | $5.8M
Facility
$5.8M
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#64 / 104 | 56.7%
Facility
56.7%
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#17 / 104 | 345180 | ||||
| Carol Woods | NH AL IL NC | Chapel Hill (Carol Woods) | 30
Facility
30
NC AVG
72
Rank
#329 / 390 |
76.7%
Facility
76.7%
NC AVG
76.4%
Rank
#125 / 271 | 0% | 5.94
Facility
5.94
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#11 / 97 | +239% | +49% | $0
Facility
$0
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#1 / 105 | 7
Facility
7
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#27 / 101 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#41 / 101 | - | 22 | - |
13
Facility
13
NC AVG
33
Rank
#432 / 572 | The Chapel Hill Residential Retirement Center, Inc. | $29.1M
Facility
$29.1M
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#8 / 104 | $18.0M
Facility
$18.0M
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#8 / 104 | 61.7%
Facility
61.7%
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#83 / 104 | 345199 | ||||
| Pineville Rehabilitation & Living Center | NH AL HC RC | Pineville (Lakeview Drive) | 106
Facility
106
NC AVG
72
Rank
#68 / 390 |
68.3%
Facility
68.3%
NC AVG
76.4%
Rank
#154 / 271 | -11% | 3.96
Facility
3.96
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#43 / 97 | +39% | 0% | $15.5k
Facility
$15.5k
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#62 / 105 | 45
Facility
45
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#95 / 101 | 9.0
Facility
9.0
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#97 / 101 | 3 | 96 | A+ |
25
Facility
25
NC AVG
33
Rank
#346 / 572 | Ncnh Holdings LLC | $10.7M
Facility
$10.7M
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#73 / 104 | $3.7M
Facility
$3.7M
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#75 / 104 | 34.5%
Facility
34.5%
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#40 / 104 | 345415 | ||||
| University Place Nursing & Rehabilitation | NH MC | Charlotte (University City North) | 207
Facility
207
NC AVG
72
Rank
#3 / 390 |
68.1%
Facility
68.1%
NC AVG
76.4%
Rank
#158 / 271 | -11% | 4.12
Facility
4.12
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#39 / 97 | -37% | +4% | $276.4k
Facility
$276.4k
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#103 / 105 | 35
Facility
35
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#87 / 101 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#67 / 101 | 2 | 158 | A+ |
29
Facility
29
NC AVG
33
Rank
#321 / 572 | - | $17.2M
Facility
$17.2M
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#40 / 104 | $7.1M
Facility
$7.1M
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#32 / 104 | 41.5%
Facility
41.5%
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#21 / 104 | 345142 |
Experience an all-encompassing care at Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, an exceptional senior living community in Charlotte, NC, offering comprehensive levels of care and healthcare services. These include independent living, assisted living, and memory care, ensuring that residents receive the support they need while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle. Here, residents can enjoy gatherings in the elegant, light-filled lobby or savor nutritious meals in the stately dining room. The community features a lakeside porch, a year-round pool, and various activities for relaxation and recreation. At Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, residents have access to a range of supportive services tailored to their needs.
The community offers short-term respite stays, ideal for those needing a temporary break or recovery after surgery. Skilled nursing care is available around the clock, along with physical, occupational, and speech therapy for recovery. For those requiring long-term skilled care, Brookdale provides a comfortable setting with professional nursing services. Additionally, transitional care helps residents transition from hospital to home, and hospice care is available through a network of preferred providers, ensuring consistent, high-quality support.
Located in Multnomah County, Walnut Cove, NC, Walnut Ridge is a blissful senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Overlooking the scenic views of Walnut Cove’s rolling hills and picturesque cliffs, the community provides a relaxing retirement environment with access to excellent care and compassionate team. Residents here are able to maintain their independence and autonomy while benefiting from personalized care services, including assistance with daily living activities and medication management.
At Walnut Ridge, residents are free from the tiring hassles of chores with housekeeping, laundry, and in-house maintenance services offered. With more free time on their hands, residents are available to enjoy the community’s varied daily social activities planned by a full-time social director, including wellness programs, fun games, and excursions. Three restaurant-style meals are served daily in the elegant dining room with seasonal menus curated by dietitians. Here, residents are able to live worry-free with an extensive array of services, amenities, and activities that fosters a comfortable and meaningful lifestyle.
Step into the serene atmosphere of The Cypress at Raleigh, part of Rosewood Health Center, where seniors can enjoy a fulfilling retirement lifestyle in a refined and secure community. Opened in 2008 as a nonprofit organization, The Cypress at Raleigh provides top-quality care and independent living, assisted living, and home care services for seniors.
As a Medicare-certified facility, The Cypress at Raleigh dedicates itself to giving accessible care and service to people in their autumn years. They also feature a private wing for memory care that provides utmost comfort and care for those who need it. The community crafts a wonderful living experience for its residents, with delicious dining options and activities to keep them active and engaged. They have a community life services coordinator that ensures programs that suit all interests, from aqua aerobics and book clubs to bridge and card groups and more.
College Pines Health & Rehabilitation in Connelly Springs, North Carolina delivers expert rehabilitative services to seniors requiring a higher level of care than what is available at home. Their physical therapists, nutritionists, and registered nurses work together to develop customized treatment strategies for each patient, ensuring they receive the support they need every step.
The facility is fully equipped with skilled nurses, comfortable beds, and engaging events to make the recovery process more relaxing and delightful. They are immensely committed to providing well-rounded care to its residents, whether for a short-term stay or long-term care. At College Pines Health & Rehabilitation, seniors can expect to find a nurturing and encouraging community that provides a haven while they recover.
Enjoy an improved quality of life with Hillside Nursing & Rehab, a compassionate community in Wake Forest, NC, offering assisted living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing services. Residents here are given a warm and comforting environment where they can receive round-the-clock care, supervision, and assistance with their daily living activities. Those living with chronic illnesses and require long-term care have access to comprehensive nursing care and physician services from Hillside’s Medical Directors.
With access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, residents recovering from an injury or hospitalization can enjoy a quick and smooth healing journey in the community. They also feature a vibrant activity program designed to keep residents moving and actively engaged in their community. Proper nutrition is always observed by their registered dietitian who carefully curates residents’ meal plans. At Hillside Nursing & Rehab, residents are given diverse opportunities to enjoy life even as they face serious illness or recover from an injury.
Bellarose Nursing and Rehab is a warm and welcoming community in Garner, NC, offering excellent rehabilitation and long-term care services. Compassionate and highly skilled caregivers are always available to serve residents’ unique needs and assist them with their daily living activities for their convenience. Access to physical, speech, and occupational therapy services is regular to ensure residents’ treatment plans are always regularly updated and progress is seen quickly.
With fun and exciting activities available regularly, residents are encouraged to stay active and engaged in their community. The convenience of housekeeping and laundry services is complemented by the comfort of spa and salon services, allowing residents to maintain their wellness without worries. Here at Bellarose Nursing and Rehab, they provide everything residents need to enjoy their life in comfort or recover quickly, including quality care, enriching experiences, and thoughtful conveniences.
Swift Creek Health Center, located in Cary, NC, is the healthcare arm of Templeton of Cary, providing assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services to their residents. This healthcare facility offers skilled nursing services as well as rehabilitation services provided by their RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, under the supervision of a medical doctor who also serves as the medical director.
As part of Templeton of Cary, the residents of Swift Creek Health Center also receive the same services that provide both comfort and convenience. This included concierge, weekly housekeeping and linen service, peal preparation and delivery, and scheduled transportation among other things.
Brightmore of South Charlotte is an exceptional retirement community that celebrates individuality and offers a full-service rental retirement home experience. Step into a vibrant atmosphere where beautifully designed independent living floor plans await, providing the perfect balance of comfort and independence. Brightmore is committed to accommodating diverse needs, offering a range of amenity options catering to residents seeking independent living, memory care units, and residential assisted living.
Indulge in distinctive dining experiences tailored to individual preferences and dietary needs. Immerse yourself in an array of amenities, including a library for literary adventures, an indoor heated pool for invigorating swims, and a beauty salon and barber for personal grooming. Brightmore also welcomes pets, ensuring that residents can cherish the companionship of their furry friends throughout their stay. With conveniences such as storage spaces, building elevators, concierge services, and 24-hour emergency response, every aspect of senior living is meticulously cared for.
Champions Assisted Living, located within The Davis Communities in Wilmington, NC, is a senior living community specifically designed for The Davies Communities’ residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. They provide assisted living services along with memory care, in their one-to-two bedroom units equipped with living area, ample closet space, kitchenette, and private bathroom. As part of their assisted living services, the residents are provided round-the-clock availability of staff for supervision and assistance, diabetic care, medication management, and monthly wellness checkup, as well as therapy services.
The residents of Champions Assisted Living are also able to enjoy a myriad of amenities they offer including meal preparation services and dining options within the community, assistance with daily living activities, mobility and transportation assistance, access to fitness rooms and pool, and grooming services at the salon and spa. Being conveniently situated within the Davis Communities, Champions Assisted Living Services are also provided access to their auditorium, club room, and art studio. Lastly, they offer laundry and housekeeping services, to ensure the overall comfort of their residents’ stay.
The Greens at Maple Leaf is a senior community located in Statesville, North Carolina, dedicated to supporting the seniors in the area. Iredell County’s skilled nursing facility offers a comprehensive range of services, including short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite stays. Here, families can find reassurance in the capable and compassionate care provided.
Operated by CCH Healthcare, the staff at The Greens at Maple Leaf boasts extensive hands-on experience in skilled nursing facilities and is committed to delivering world-class care to all residents. At The Greens at Maple Leaf, the emphasis remains on the residents and ensuring they receive the exceptional care they deserve. With a goal centered on the well-being and happiness of senior residents, The Greens at Maple Leaf continues to be a trusted source of high-quality care in the Statesville area.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
01
Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
- Includes
- Overall Rating
- Health Inspection
- QM Rating
- Long-Stay QM
- Short-Stay QM
02
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
- Includes
- Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
- RN vs State
- Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
- RN Turnover
03
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- Citations
- Citations/Inspection
- Severe Citations
- Fines
- Accreditations
04
Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
- Includes
- Occupancy vs State
- Avg Length of Stay
- Revenue
- Payroll %
- Years in Operation
- Admin Tenure
05
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in North Carolina
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in North Carolina?
Assisted living in North Carolina is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does North Carolina Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — North Carolina Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 84 nursing homes in North Carolina. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in North Carolina?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in North Carolina, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in North Carolina?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.














