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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 |
Whitestone is a blissful senior living community in Guilford County, Greensboro, NC, offering a vibrant independent living environment. Residents are provided plenty of options for their living space, including spacious apartments, cozy cottages, and free standing single residences, set in beautifully maintained 42-acre ground. In addition to a maintenance-free living, residents are also given access to an array of healthcare services, such as routine checkups, rehabilitation therapy, short- and long-term skilled nursing, and memory care should they need it.
Without the worries of housekeeping, maintenance, and meal preparation, residents can focus on living their life to the fullest. Hence, the community offers plenty of beautiful amenities and enriching activities. Here, residents are free to pursue their hobbies, explore new interests, make new friends, or visit all those places they’ve always wanted to explore.
Situated in the heart of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Arbor Acres is a distinguished continuing care retirement community. This tranquil haven provides a spectrum of living options, spanning independent living, assisted care, memory care, and skilled nursing, designed to cater to diverse senior needs.
Within the rare and beautiful setting of Arbor Acres, residents find a place to reside and a canvas where purpose, creativity, and motivation flourish. Life at Arbor Acres shines brilliantly, fostering an environment where friendships blossom and the art of living is embraced. All are welcome to experience the exceptional lifestyle offered at Arbor Acres, where each resident is invited to savor the richness of their journey in this vibrant and thriving community.
Enjoy a seamless transition between care levels in Briar Creek Health Center at the Barclay at Southpark, a distinguished community in Charlotte, NC offering an array of care services. They provide access to assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing under one campus. The community also offers respite care to help family caregivers who need a break from caring for their loved ones, giving them their much-deserved rest and vacation.
With personalized care plans, daily living assistance, and personal care support, residents find plenty of free time to enjoy their passions and make new friends. Housekeeping services are also offered so residents can fully enjoy the community’s vibrant activities and thoughtful amenities like a salon and cozy sun room. At Briar Creek Health Center at the Barclay at Southpark, residents are inspired and equipped to live their golden years fully.
The Oaks at Whitaker Glen situated in the peaceful community of Raleigh, NC offers a seamless blend of expert care and refined living. In partnership with PruittHealth, the community provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services designed to meet diverse needs with personalized and attentive support. Residents can choose from well-designed floor plans, including open one-bedroom units and two-bedroom options with an additional spare room, ensuring comfort and flexibility.
Amenities include a dining area with delicious meals, recreation and fitness programs, spa services, and a pharmacy. The community features a theater, art studio, billiards and card room, and various leisure spaces for relaxation and enjoyment. The Oaks at Whitaker Glen combines exceptional care with a vibrant community, creating a place where every day is enriching and fulfilling.
River Landing at Sandy Ridge in Guilford County, Colfax, NC is a lively senior living community that offers a comfortable oasis for continuing care. The community offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation, to ensure residents’ care needs are provided even as it evolves. Choose from eleven floor plans, ranging from one-bedroom to three-bedrooms, complete with walk-in closets, tile flooring, laundry closets, and modern appliances for a comfortable living space.
At River Landing at Sandy Ridge, residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with weekly housekeeping, bed linen service, and maintenance and repair services provided. Residents can freely pursue their passions, discover new interests or explore the joys of retirement. The community also offers a personalized program that focuses on residents’ whole person and provides opportunities that benefit their health and the community environment.
Hayes Barton Place is a luxurious life plan community in Raleigh, NC, that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The community’s upscale amenities ensure older adults live their retirement like a vacation. With world-class services, including weekly housekeeping, concierge services, and restaurant-style dining, residents experience maintenance-free living. Dedicated to residents’ whole being, the community provides personalized care plans tailored to their ever-changing needs and preferences.
Educational programs, group exercises, and live music are among the many life enrichment programs dedicated to helping residents live actively and happily. A clubhouse with a library, a media room, and an art studio, as well as a beautiful garden and pickleball courts, are also available for residents’ recreation and wellness. Bus stops and other local amenities also surround the area, providing residents with convenient access to their needs and leisure. This life plan community has exceptional standards of care and top-notch amenities, making it one of the best options for senior living in North Carolina.
Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall is a luxury retirement home in Wilmington. With an emphasis on memory care living, the premier home provides a comfortable environment for assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing residents. The upscale home offers a professional care staff that ensures that residents can create memorable moments through the elevated lifestyle and experiences provided in the community. A home that encourages, empowers, and elevates the lifestyles of its seniors for an enhanced aging experience.
Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall has designed residential living to help fulfill a sense of independence and individuality for each resident. Community accommodations offer all-inclusive services, including spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, assisted living for Alzheimer’s and dementia, and transportation services.
The Templeton of Cary is a top-rated retirement community in Cary, NC, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. The community’s nurturing and home-like setting ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. Exceptional services, including weekly housekeeping, concierge, and well-balanced meals, are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Focusing on residents’ holistic well-being, the community provides care plans tailored to their ever-changing needs and habits.
Arts and crafts, games, and seminars are among the many recreational programs that aim to help residents explore new hobbies and have fun. Residents can also focus on relaxation and wellness, with first-class amenities including a saltwater pool, a library, and an outdoor grassy area. WakeMed Cary Hospital, restaurants, shops, and bus stops are also available in the area, providing convenient access to healthcare and other necessities. This retirement community is a great choice for senior living in North Carolina, especially with its wide range of care dedicated to helping older adults age gracefully.
The Residences at the Davis Community is a senior living community in Wilmington NC, providing independent living services. This senior living community offers eleven apartment-style and two cottage-style units featuring either one-to-two bedrooms, and also equipped with a living area, a modern kitchen, dining area, walk-in dressing room connected to the private bathrooms.
The residences at The Davis Community promises an easy independent living experience that is worry free, providing home repair services and housekeeping, to ensure that residents have more time and energy to do the things they enjoy. This senior living community also provides a 24hr security and emergency response system for an added peace of mind. Furthermore, property taxes and utilities are already included in the monthly rent.
Village Greens is one of the trusted health and rehabilitation centers in Fayetteville. A comprehensive community that presents a resort-like lifestyle with world-class hospitality is given to individuals for a speedy recovery. The health and rehabilitation center’s nursing approach is focused on comprehensive therapies that contribute to a speedy recovery. Village Green creates an atmosphere where residents thrive and are enriched with quality skilled nursing care.
Its area of excellence is skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, long-term care, rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, wound and skin care, and nutritional care. Community amenities include a courtyard, spacious indoor common areas, outdoor common areas, and an elegant dining room.
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 87 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.













