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| The Rosewood Health Center – The Cypress of Raleigh | NH MC SNF | Raleigh (North Raleigh) | 57
Facility
57
NC AVG
72
Rank
#278 / 388 |
80.4%
Facility
80.4%
NC AVG
68
Rank
#98 / 240 | +18% | 7.06
Facility
7.06
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#7 / 97 | +2% | +78% | $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 | - | 46 | - |
71
Facility
71
NC AVG
33
Rank
#28 / 573 | The Cypress Of Raleigh LLC | $28.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$28.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#15 / 104 | $15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#10 / 104 | 56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#57 / 104 | 345546 | ||||
| River Landing At Sandy Ridge | NH AL IL MC | Colfax | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#231 / 388 |
92.5%
Facility
92.5%
NC AVG
68
Rank
#47 / 240 | +36% | 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
#477 / 573 | Khashana Blake | $12.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$12.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#5 / 104 | $17.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$17.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#7 / 104 | 135.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
135.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#92 / 104 | 345528 | ||||
| Hillside Nursing & Rehab | NH AL SNF | Wake Forest | 130
Facility
130
NC AVG
72
Rank
#24 / 388 |
85.6%
Facility
85.6%
NC AVG
68
Rank
#75 / 240 | +26% | 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
#385 / 573 | Mary Margaret Clifton | $13.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$13.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#49 / 104 | $7.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$7.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#42 / 104 | 56.6%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
56.6%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#26 / 104 | 345417 | ||||
| St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC | NH AL IL MC SNF | Southern Pines | 176
Facility
176
NC AVG
72
Rank
#5 / 388 |
41.0%
Facility
41.0%
NC AVG
68
Rank
#190 / 240 | -40% | 4.50
Facility
4.50
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#29 / 97 | -9% | +13% | $0
Facility
$0
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#1 / 105 | 7
Facility
7
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#27 / 101 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#26 / 101 | - | 72 | A+ |
2
Facility
2
NC AVG
33
Rank
#527 / 573 | Timothy Buist | $10.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$10.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#10 / 104 | $14.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$14.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#14 / 104 | 135.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
135.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#86 / 104 | 345044 | ||||
| Village Green Health and Rehabilitation | NH SNF | Fayetteville (Terry Sanford) | 170
Facility
170
NC AVG
72
Rank
#7 / 388 |
68.8%
Facility
68.8%
NC AVG
68
Rank
#134 / 240 | +1% | 3.31
Facility
3.31
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#84 / 97 | -40% | -17% | $0
Facility
$0
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#1 / 105 | 8
Facility
8
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#31 / 101 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#13 / 101 | - | 117 | - |
48
Facility
48
NC AVG
33
Rank
#168 / 573 | Kaia Collins-Frye | $15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#41 / 104 | $5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#49 / 104 | 36.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
36.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#61 / 104 | 345380 | ||||
| Carol Woods | NH AL IL SNF | Chapel Hill (Carol Woods) | 30
Facility
30
NC AVG
72
Rank
#327 / 388 |
72.7%
Facility
72.7%
NC AVG
68
Rank
#127 / 240 | +7% | 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
#433 / 573 | The Chapel Hill Residential Retirement Center, Inc | $29.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$29.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#8 / 104 | $18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#8 / 104 | 61.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
61.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#81 / 104 | 345199 | ||||
| BellaRose Nursing and Rehab | NH HOS RC SNF | Garner | 100
Facility
100
NC AVG
72
Rank
#78 / 388 |
93.9%
Facility
93.9%
NC AVG
68
Rank
#43 / 240 | +38% | 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
#507 / 573 | William Burroughs | $13.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$13.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#42 / 104 | $7.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$7.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#41 / 104 | 58.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
58.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#42 / 104 | 345574 | ||||
| Perry Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center | NH SNF | Raleigh (Northeast Raleigh) | 90
Facility
90
NC AVG
72
Rank
#117 / 388 |
84.0%
Facility
84.0%
NC AVG
68
Rank
#81 / 240 | +24% | 3.81
Facility
3.81
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#58 / 97 | +33% | -4% | $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 | - | 76 | - |
24
Facility
24
NC AVG
33
Rank
#350 / 573 | - | $10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#69 / 104 | $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#80 / 104 | 53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#59 / 104 | 345003 | ||||
| Givens Highland Farms | NH HC IL RC SNF | Black Mountain | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#231 / 388 |
84.7%
Facility
84.7%
NC AVG
68
Rank
#79 / 240 | +25% | 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
#441 / 573 | Givens Estates, Inc | $21.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$21.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#33 / 104 | $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#30 / 104 | 38.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
38.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#51 / 104 | 345078 | ||||
| Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall | NH AL IL MC SNF | Wilmington (Windemere) | 30
Facility
30
NC AVG
72
Rank
#327 / 388 |
94.3%
Facility
94.3%
NC AVG
68
Rank
#39 / 240 | +39% | 4.36
Facility
4.36
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#32 / 97 | +14% | +10% | $0
Facility
$0
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#1 / 105 | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#21 / 101 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#32 / 101 | - | 28 | - |
18
Facility
18
NC AVG
33
Rank
#395 / 573 | Wilmington Ah Senior Housing Jv Opco LLC | $11.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$11.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#59 / 104 | $5.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$5.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#82 / 104 | 43.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
43.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#83 / 104 | 345571 | ||||
| Given Estates | NH AL RC SNF | Asheville (Stockwood) | 70
Facility
70
NC AVG
72
Rank
#184 / 388 |
82.0%
Facility
82.0%
NC AVG
68
Rank
#91 / 240 | +21% | 5.59
Facility
5.59
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#16 / 97 | -43% | +41% | $0
Facility
$0
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#1 / 105 | 20
Facility
20
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#67 / 101 | 6.7
Facility
6.7
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#87 / 101 | - | 57 | - |
29
Facility
29
NC AVG
33
Rank
#322 / 573 | John Cowan | $60.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$60.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#1 / 104 | $21.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$21.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#1 / 104 | 35.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
35.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#91 / 104 | 345328 | ||||
| College Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center | NH SNF | Connelly Springs (Locust Street) | 100
Facility
100
NC AVG
72
Rank
#78 / 388 |
93.7%
Facility
93.7%
NC AVG
68
Rank
#44 / 240 | +38% | 3.98
Facility
3.98
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#43 / 97 | -11% | 0% | $16.8k
Facility
$16.8k
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#67 / 105 | 4
Facility
4
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#12 / 101 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#13 / 101 | 2 | 94 | - |
6
Facility
6
NC AVG
33
Rank
#485 / 573 | - | $14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#51 / 104 | $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#43 / 104 | 45.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
45.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#23 / 104 | 345446 | ||||
| Maple Grove Health & Rehabilitation Center | NH MC SNF | Greensboro | 210
Facility
210
NC AVG
72
Rank
#2 / 388 |
51.0%
Facility
51.0%
NC AVG
68
Rank
#178 / 240 | -25% | 3.81
Facility
3.81
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#58 / 97 | -7% | -4% | $50.3k
Facility
$50.3k
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#81 / 105 | 24
Facility
24
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#75 / 101 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#80 / 101 | 3 | 107 | - |
51
Facility
51
NC AVG
33
Rank
#138 / 573 | - | $11.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$11.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#76 / 104 | $5.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$5.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#38 / 104 | 42.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
42.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#5 / 104 | 345448 | ||||
| Carolina Village | NH AL IL MC SNF | Hendersonville | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#231 / 388 |
79.8%
Facility
79.8%
NC AVG
68
Rank
#104 / 240 | +17% | 6.69
Facility
6.69
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#8 / 97 | +43% | +68% | $0
Facility
$0
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#1 / 105 | 7
Facility
7
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#27 / 101 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#26 / 101 | - | 46 | - |
82
Facility
82
NC AVG
33
Rank
#3 / 573 | - | $32.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
$32.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#9 / 104 | $16.4MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
$16.4MFiscal year ending 03/2024
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#11 / 104 | 50.9%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
50.9%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#83 / 104 | 345123 | ||||
| Croasdaile Village | NH AL HC IL MC SNF | Durham | 64
Facility
64
NC AVG
72
Rank
#214 / 388 | - | - | 5.75
Facility
5.75
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#13 / 97 | -45% | +45% | $30.6k
Facility
$30.6k
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#73 / 105 | 5
Facility
5
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#17 / 101 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#9 / 101 | - | 83 | - |
9
Facility
9
NC AVG
33
Rank
#463 / 573 | Susan Ezekiel | $44.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$44.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#2 / 104 | $17.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$17.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#5 / 104 | 38.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
38.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
39.8%
Rank
#96 / 104 | 345501 |
Recognized as the leading center for short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, and respite care in Statesville, North Carolina, Autumn Care of Statesville boasts a long-standing legacy of providing care with compassion and empathy to seniors. With a history of care, this community is committed to every senior’s well-being.
Autumn Care of Statesville is renowned for its specialized programs and personalized care plans to achieve the best possible outcomes for each resident. This community prioritizes individualized senior care to enhance residents’ physical and emotional well-being. Whether it’s short-term services or long-term care, their team is dedicated to addressing the unique needs of every senior. Experience the dedication and personalized care that has been the hallmark of Autumn Care of Statesville for years, where your well-being is their top priority.
Make your dream retirement come true with The Sharon at SouthPark, a compassionate community in Charlotte, NC, offering a continuum of care. Residents here have access to independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care provided by a team of kind and compassionate care experts. Their relaxing community is peacefully set amidst a 28-acre campus with easy access to shops, recreational amenities, and entertainment options in the area.
In addition to convenient services like housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance, the community provides access to a wide selection of hotel-like amenities, including gathering venues, recreational spaces, and wellness & fitness areas. Multiple dining areas and diverse menus are also available to ensure residents’ cravings and nutritional needs are met. Whatever your interests and passions are, The Sharon at SouthPark provides the opportunities and spaces you need to enjoy them while receiving compassionate care and assistance.
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.
Zebulon Rehabilitation Center prides itself on its exceptional staff who genuinely cares about the well-being of its residents. They offer short-term and residential inpatient stays and are committed to providing high-quality care. Their team of physicians and specialists delivers a comprehensive range of services, including enteral and infusion therapy, dietary counseling, and social and pastoral care, among others.
Seniors have access to their tranquil courtyard and beautifully landscaped grounds, which are open seven days a week for admission. The center’s outdoor areas are spacious and provide an ideal setting for patients to relax and find peace during their recovery process. Moreover, they use state-of-the-art telemedicine technology to provide top-quality care to senior patients. Zebulon Rehabilitation Center’s ultimate goal is to provide its patients with a sense of relief and comfort, knowing they are receiving the best possible care in all aspects.
A nursing home on Lake Boone Trail in the Lake Boone area of Raleigh is the Unc Rex Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center of Raleigh. As part of UNC Health, it operates a 120-bed nursing home that highlights skilled nursing and rehabilitation care.
The community provides significant daily nursing support, averaging 4 hours 40 minutes of nursing care per resident day. This staffing includes 55 minutes of registered nurse time, 2 hours 22 minutes from nurse aides, and 1 hour 8 minutes from licensed practical nurses or licensed vocational nurses. This level of attentive care mirrors a dedication to supporting residents’ daily medical and personal needs. The neighborhood where the home sits scores 66 on the Walk Score scale. This means some errands and activities are walkable, with a mix of nearby amenities. Families and visiting companions will find the area reasonably walkable, but most trips may need quick drives.
The facility’s size and nursing staffing hours are vital, practical factors to think of when touring and comparing options, noteworthy for residents and families assessing skilled nursing care in Raleigh.
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.
Central Continuing Care is a skilled nursing facility located in Mt Airy, North Carolina. It has been family-owned and operated since 1991, providing high-quality care in a home-like environment. The facility is dedicated to ensuring the comfort and safety of its residents.
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.
With its rich history of providing exceptional senior care since 1977, Wesley Pines Retirement Community in the beautiful setting of Wesley Pines Road, Lumberton, NC features independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Set on 49 acres of serene grounds, the community has a variety of cottages and villas with two-bedroom floor plans for seniors to live comfortably and safely. As a life plan community, Wesley Pines Retirement Community doubles its efforts to meet seniors’ ever-changing needs and aspirations.
Handling the maintenance and other household responsibilities, the community provides a full slate of enjoyable activities and fun programs for residents to remain happy and well-connected. Here, healthy and delightful dining options are served for a satisfactory mealtime. Wesley Pines Retirement Community offers top-tier services and incredible amenities, ensuring seniors optimize their freedom.
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.
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 89 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.













