Page 6 of Best Nursing Homes in North Carolina

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Central Care

139 Apex Lane Mount Airy, Nc 27030, Mount Airy, NC 27030
Overview of Central Care

Central Care is a nursing home in Mount Airy, NC, providing skilled nursing. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, so residents who need ongoing clinical oversight can receive it throughout the day and night. Central Care has 53 beds. It is a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 6 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care. Central Care opened in 1991 and may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care in a smaller setting.

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Overview of The Pavilion Health Center at Brightmore

The Pavilion Health Center at Brightmore is a 108-bed nursing home in Charlotte’s Provincetowne neighborhood, part of the larger Brightmore of South Charlotte campus. Situated on Providence Road in a car-dependent area, it’s equipped to serve individuals needing rehabilitation post-hospitalization, surgery, or other acute events, plus those needing longer-term nursing care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering multiple routes for coverage.

The facility supports an extensive array of care services: skilled nursing, assisted living, hospice, palliative care, and respite care. This variety lets families find the right level of support in one location as care needs change. With 108 beds and an occupancy rate running at about 83 percent, the home serves a mix of short-term rehabilitation occupants and those in long-term care. The typical stay length is around 60 days, reflecting post-acute admissions and ongoing residents. Clinical care rests on a groundwork of person-centered planning, where a dedicated clinical team works with residents to develop individualized care plans focused on their unique needs and goals. The home prioritizes helping occupants regain skills and independence where possible, aiming to decrease hospital readmissions. Nursing staffing includes a total of 3 hours 36 minutes per resident day, broken down among registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, licensed vocational nurses, and nurse aides. The location on Providence Road is moderately car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 20, so most errands and visits need a drive. However, the facility setting provides a contained atmosphere for residents and visiting family to spend time together.

An in-person tour by families considering this home gives a good sense of the facility’s layout, care team, and daily rhythm. This can help ensure it matches their loved one’s specific care and lifestyle needs.

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Overview of Mill Creek Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

Mill Creek Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Winston-Salem, NC offers nursing home care, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, respite care and skilled nursing. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

Nursing home care supports long term residence for people who need ongoing nursing oversight, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care focuses on comfort for a resident with a life limiting illness, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between services may avoid leaving the community or starting over socially.

Mill Creek Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation has 66 beds, giving families a clear sense of the community’s capacity. Rehabilitation services include short term rehab, pulmonary rehab, orthopedic rehab and post acute care, supporting temporary recovery after an illness, injury or hospitalization and providing therapy focused on respiratory or orthopedic recovery. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 22 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly.

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Overview of The Cypress of Charlotte

The Cypress of Charlotte is a continuing care retirement community in Charlotte, North Carolina, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, nursing home care and skilled nursing. Independent living offers a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing and medication so a resident can continue living in an apartment. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and home care brings support into a resident’s own living space.

Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, while time limited rehabilitation supports a resident recovering from illness or injury. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can continue within the same community.

The community has 65 beds and offers one bedroom and two bedroom residences. A two bedroom residence can work well for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Medicare and private pay are accepted, with Medicare applying to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while private pay means the family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 26 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily staffing time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need recovery support, and transportation is available for community travel, so families do not have to arrange each of those services independently.

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Overview of Trinity Elms Health and Rehab

Trinity Elms Health and Rehab in Clemmons, NC, houses five levels of care at a single location. They are a nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, and independent living. Having all five services in one community allows a resident whose needs evolve the opportunity to remain as their care requirements shift.

Every assisted living resident has a private apartment, and staff help with bathing, dressing, or medication. For those who may wander, memory care is supervised and secured. Independent living gives a private residence and community services but does not include daily care. In the nursing home and skilled nursing area, licensed nurses are present at all times.

There are 100 beds, and total nurse staffing comes to 5 hours and 4 minutes per resident daily. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted here. Medicare is the more limited option. It covers brief skilled care following a hospital discharge, but not for extended stays.

Starting Price $1,951/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Walnut Ridge

Walnut Ridge is a nursing home in Walnut Cove, NC, offering assisted living and memory care. Nursing home care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the range of care levels suits a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 63 beds, with studio and suite accommodations. Respite care is available for short stays, giving a family caregiver time to travel or recover. Navion Senior Solutions operates Walnut Ridge.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 28 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nurse staffing time associated with each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid and private pay: Medicare applies to covered skilled care, Medicaid may help when personal savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay uses the resident’s or family’s funds.

A Walk Score of 50 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands independently.

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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 Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center

Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center is an outstanding community in Raleigh, NC, designed for those seeking short-term stay and in-patient care. Those recovering from a hospitalization can stay on campus for a short period and receive 24/7 nursing care and rehabilitation services until they fully recover and avoid rehospitalization. For residents seeking long-term care, their team is always ready to accommodate them in their cozy accommodations with access to 24/7 supervision, physician care, and other complex services.

Access to physical, speech, and occupational therapy services is always available to make sure residents recover their strength, mobility, and abilities quickly or maintain their overall functions. Through their Telemedicine services, residents can be examined by their doctors without leaving their accommodations. At Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center, all the tools, care, and support your loved ones need are available to help them maintain a high quality of life.

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Overview of PruittHealth – Carolina Point

PruittHealth, Carolina Point provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Durham, NC, along with hospice and respite care. Short and long term nursing services support residents who need ongoing care, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care, and respite care offers a short stay when a regular caregiver needs temporary coverage. The community has 138 beds, with private and semi private rooms for residents who want a room to themselves or need shared accommodation.

Rehabilitation and therapy services support short term recovery within the facility, while the beauty salon and spa provide on site grooming services. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 25 minutes per resident per day, meaning the nursing staff time assigned to each resident across a day. PruittHealth, Carolina Point may be a good fit for someone who needs short term rehabilitation, ongoing nursing care, hospice support, or a temporary stay while a regular caregiver is unavailable.

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Overview of University Place Nursing & Rehabilitation

Conveniently located in Charlotte, NC, University Place Nursing & Rehabilitation provides a comfortable and convenient environment for short-term care, memory care, and long-term care. They provide each resident with a personalized care plan and 24/7 care and supervision for a comfortable and worry-free living experience. Physical, speech, and occupational therapy services are also available to help residents maintain or recover their strength, mobility, and overall functioning to continue enjoying their independence.

The community also has an array of engaging activities to enjoy for an active and fulfilling living experience. With healthy and nourishing meals served daily, residents can easily maintain a healthy body and stay energized throughout the day. At University Place Nursing & Rehabilitation, they create a nurturing environment for healing and maintaining a high quality of life.

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Nursing Homes in North Carolina at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 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: 2.9/ 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