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Page 4 of Best Nursing Homes in North Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 89 nursing homes in NC using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NC
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in North Carolina. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.7/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in North Carolina. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in North Carolina. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around North Carolina

Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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 #6 / 80
+2%+78%
$0
Facility $0
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #1 / 88
4
Facility 4
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #12 / 84
2.0
Facility 2.0
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #13 / 84
-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 #13 / 87
$15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG $4.9M
Rank #9 / 87
56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG 39.8%
Rank #49 / 87
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 #8 / 80
-5%+64%
$0
Facility $0
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #1 / 88
1
Facility 1
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #1 / 84
1.0
Facility 1.0
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #1 / 84
-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 #4 / 87
$17.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $17.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG $4.9M
Rank #6 / 87
135.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 135.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG 39.8%
Rank #77 / 87
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 #38 / 80
+3%+2%
$0
Facility $0
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #1 / 88
1
Facility 1
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #1 / 84
1.0
Facility 1.0
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #1 / 84
-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 #44 / 87
$7.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG $4.9M
Rank #37 / 87
56.6%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 56.6%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG 39.8%
Rank #21 / 87
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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 #26 / 80
-9%+13%
$0
Facility $0
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #1 / 88
7
Facility 7
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #26 / 84
2.3
Facility 2.3
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #25 / 84
-72A+
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 #9 / 87
$14.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $14.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NC AVG $4.9M
Rank #13 / 87
135.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 135.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NC AVG 39.8%
Rank #73 / 87
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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 #71 / 80
-40%-17%
$0
Facility $0
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #1 / 88
8
Facility 8
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #30 / 84
2.0
Facility 2.0
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #13 / 84
-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 #37 / 87
$5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG $4.9M
Rank #44 / 87
36.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 36.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG 39.8%
Rank #53 / 87
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 #10 / 80
+239%+49%
$0
Facility $0
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #1 / 88
7
Facility 7
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #26 / 84
3.5
Facility 3.5
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #38 / 84
-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 #7 / 87
$18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG $4.9M
Rank #7 / 87
61.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG 39.8%
Rank #69 / 87
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 #74 / 80
-28%-20%
$0
Facility $0
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #1 / 88
2
Facility 2
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #8 / 84
2.0
Facility 2.0
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #13 / 84
-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 #38 / 87
$7.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG $4.9M
Rank #36 / 87
58.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 58.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG 39.8%
Rank #36 / 87
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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 #51 / 80
+33%-4%
$0
Facility $0
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #1 / 88
2
Facility 2
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #8 / 84
2.0
Facility 2.0
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #13 / 84
-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 #62 / 87
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG $4.9M
Rank #69 / 87
53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG 39.8%
Rank #51 / 87
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 #15 / 80
+11%+40%
$4.3k
Facility $4.3k
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #44 / 88
14
Facility 14
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #46 / 84
4.7
Facility 4.7
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #52 / 84
-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 #29 / 87
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG $4.9M
Rank #27 / 87
38.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 38.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG 39.8%
Rank #43 / 87
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 #28 / 80
+14%+10%
$0
Facility $0
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #1 / 88
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #21 / 84
3.0
Facility 3.0
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #31 / 84
-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 #53 / 87
$5.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG $4.9M
Rank #71 / 87
43.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 43.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG 39.8%
Rank #70 / 87
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 #15 / 80
-43%+41%
$0
Facility $0
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #1 / 88
20
Facility 20
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #57 / 84
6.7
Facility 6.7
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #73 / 84
-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 / 87
$21.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG $4.9M
Rank #1 / 87
35.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 35.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG 39.8%
Rank #76 / 87
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 #38 / 80
-11%0%
$16.8k
Facility $16.8k
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #57 / 88
4
Facility 4
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #12 / 84
2.0
Facility 2.0
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #13 / 84
294-
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 #46 / 87
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG $4.9M
Rank #38 / 87
45.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG 39.8%
Rank #18 / 87
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 #51 / 80
-7%-4%
$50.3k
Facility $50.3k
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #69 / 88
24
Facility 24
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #64 / 84
6.0
Facility 6.0
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #67 / 84
3107-
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 #67 / 87
$5.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG $4.9M
Rank #33 / 87
42.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 42.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG 39.8%
Rank #4 / 87
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 #7 / 80
+43%+68%
$0
Facility $0
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #1 / 88
7
Facility 7
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #26 / 84
2.3
Facility 2.3
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #25 / 84
-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 #8 / 87
$16.4MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $16.4MFiscal year ending 03/2024
NC AVG $4.9M
Rank #10 / 87
50.9%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 50.9%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
NC AVG 39.8%
Rank #70 / 87
345123
Croasdaile Village
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Durham
64
Facility 64
NC AVG 72
Rank #214 / 388
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5.75
Facility 5.75
NC AVG 3.98
Rank #12 / 80
-45%+45%
$30.6k
Facility $30.6k
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #63 / 88
5
Facility 5
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #17 / 84
1.7
Facility 1.7
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #9 / 84
-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 / 87
$17.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $17.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG $4.9M
Rank #4 / 87
38.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 38.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG 39.8%
Rank #81 / 87
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Overview of Swift Creek Health Center

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.

Contact Swift Creek Health Center

Overview of Signature HealthCARE of Chapel Hill

Located at the core of Chapel Hill, NC, Signature HealthCARE of Chapel Hill is a respected senior living community, offering an array of clinical services to help residents recover from their conditions or hospitalization. The community features excellent rehabilitation services and skilled nursing care tailored to residents’ needs and goals, making sure they are given the services that best work for them. Snug and stunning accommodations are also offered to give residents the space they need to comfortably relax and rest.

Committed to helping residents continue living their lives to the fullest, the community offers a wide array of activities, including regular outings, hobby clubs, and their annual Signature Olympics events and resident art shows. Residents also benefit from having access to additional amenities, such as an on-site chaplain, transportation, and volunteer opportunities for a fulfilling living experience. Here, residents are empowered to enjoy their golden years vibrantly and comfortably.

Contact Signature HealthCARE of Chapel Hill

Trinity Grove

631 Junction Creek Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412
Overview of Trinity Grove

Trinity Grove, located in Wilmington, NC, is a distinguished senior living community primarily providing skilled nursing services with a focus on memory care. The accommodation options at Trinity Grove include private or semi-private rooms, each equipped with private bathrooms to ensure residents’ comfort and privacy. The community is dedicated to comprehensive healthcare services, offering 24-hour skilled nursing care, physician coverage, licensed dietician and social worker support, and various therapies such as speech, physical, and occupational therapies.

Residents at Trinity Grove enjoy a range of amenities designed to enhance their living experience. The community provides restaurant-style meals, snacks, and beverages, ensuring a delightful dining experience. Trinity Grove also offers modern conveniences such as wireless internet, cable TV, and personal telephone options. Leisure opportunities, outings, special events, an internet cafe, hair salon, and barber shop further contribute to a vibrant and engaging community. Courtyards, gardens, and amenities such as a children’s playground and transportation services add to the overall comfort and convenience at Trinity Grove.

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Overview of Pineville Rehabilitation & Living Center

Make the most of your golden years with Pineville Rehabilitation & Living Center, an excellent community in Pineville, NC, offering skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care. They also help caregivers get their much-deserved break by offering respite stays. Their team of compassionate caregivers and nurses is available 24/7 to oversee residents’ personalized care plans, provide them with comprehensive care, and assist them with their daily living activities.

Access to physical, occupational, and speech therapies is offered 7 days a week to make sure residents can quickly gain back their strength and mobility to continue doing the things they enjoy. Daily activities, weekly outings, and social activities are available to ensure residents never feel bored and always have something fun and purposeful to do. Gourmet meals are also served daily to energize residents and help them maintain proper nutrition. From comprehensive care services to enriching activities and thoughtful amenities, Pineville Rehabilitation & Living Center provides it all for a convenient and enriching experience.

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Overview of Peak Resources Charlotte

Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, Peak Resources Charlotte is an assisted living and nursing home community offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. 
With 142 beds, it is a sizable facility dedicated to providing quality care to its residents. The community proudly participates in Medicare and Medicaid, ensuring that residents have access to comprehensive healthcare services.

Contact Peak Resources Charlotte

Overview of Accordius Health at Charlotte

Accordius Health at Charlotte, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a reputable senior living provider offering comprehensive Nursing Home services. With a focus on providing exceptional care, Accordius Health caters to both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care needs.

As a medium-sized facility with 116 beds, they ensure a personalized and attentive approach to each resident’s well-being. They actively participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs, emphasizing their commitment to accessibility and quality care for individuals in need.

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Overview of White Oak Manor Charlotte

White Oak of Charlotte is a renowned skilled nursing center located in Charlotte, North Carolina. With 180 beds, the center offers comprehensive long-term nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services. Its prime location allows easy access to two major hospital systems in the area, ensuring convenient medical support. The dedicated team at White Oak of Charlotte comprises Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants who provide round-the-clock care to residents. 

They work collaboratively with physicians to develop personalized care plans, considering the unique needs of each individual. With a focus on resident well-being, White Oak of Charlotte aims to create an environment that fosters comfort and enriches daily experiences. In addition to skilled nursing services, the center also offers independent living apartments at Sharon Village, providing seniors with flexible living options tailored to their preferences and needs.

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Overview of Champions Assisted Living at the Davis Community

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.

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Overview of Walnut Ridge

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.

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Overview of Trinity Elms Health and Rehab

Situated in the picturesque surroundings of Clemmons, North Carolina, Trinity Elms encompasses a diverse array of services designed to cater to the multifaceted needs of its residents. This vibrant campus extends its offerings to include assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and independent living apartments. Operated by the not-for-profit Lutheran Services Carolinas, Trinity Elms boasts amenities that may otherwise be considered cost-prohibitive at for-profit facilities.

Trinity Elms Assisted Living’s staff is dedicated to walking alongside residents, providing them with the care and support required to preserve their cherished independence within a community that radiates warmth. Unique highlights include an inviting ice cream parlor, outdoor walking trails, and a serene indoor courtyard, all fostering a sense of belonging. Trinity Elms’ recognition further exemplifies this dedication to senior residents’ well-being and comfort as a 2016 Excellence in Action award winner, a testament to the high satisfaction rates experienced by its residents.

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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.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

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.