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Page 9 of Best Nursing Homes in North Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 86 nursing homes in North Carolina using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (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

The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.

CMS & NC Dept. of Health data

River Landing At Sandy Ridge
NH
AL
IL
MC
Colfax
60
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
NC AVG 68.1
Rank #49 / 243
+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 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
St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Southern Pines
176
41.0%
Facility 41.0%
NC AVG 68.1
Rank #193 / 243
-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
-72A+ 2 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
Hillside Nursing & Rehab
NH
AL
SNF
Wake Forest
130
85.6%
Facility 85.6%
NC AVG 68.1
Rank #77 / 243
+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 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
Carol Woods
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Chapel Hill (Carol Woods)
30
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
NC AVG 68.1
Rank #129 / 243
+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 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
The Rosewood Health Center – The Cypress of Raleigh
NH
MC
SNF
Raleigh (North Raleigh)
57
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
NC AVG 68.1
Rank #100 / 243
+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 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
BellaRose Nursing and Rehab
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Garner
100
93.9%
Facility 93.9%
NC AVG 68.1
Rank #44 / 243
+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 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
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
NC AVG 68.1
Rank #83 / 243
+23%
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 -
$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
84.7%
Facility 84.7%
NC AVG 68.1
Rank #81 / 243
+24%
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 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
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
NC AVG 68.1
Rank #39 / 243
+38%
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 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
82.0%
Facility 82.0%
NC AVG 68.1
Rank #93 / 243
+20%
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 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
Village Green Health and Rehabilitation
NH
SNF
Fayetteville (Terry Sanford)
170
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
NC AVG 68.1
Rank #136 / 243
+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 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
College Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Connelly Springs (Locust Street)
100
93.7%
Facility 93.7%
NC AVG 68.1
Rank #46 / 243
+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
294- 6 -
$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
51.0%
Facility 51.0%
NC AVG 68.1
Rank #180 / 243
-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
3107- 51 -
$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
Conover Nursing & Rehab Center
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Sw Conover (Tri-City)
90
84.9%
Facility 84.9%
NC AVG 68.1
Rank #79 / 243
+25%
4.54
Facility 4.54
NC AVG 3.98
Rank #29 / 97
-9%+14%
$0
Facility $0
NC AVG $74.6k
Rank #1 / 105
4
Facility 4
NC AVG 20.9
Rank #12 / 101
4.0
Facility 4.0
NC AVG 5.0
Rank #49 / 101
-76- 59 Jason Sherrill
$9.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG $13.2M
Rank #65 / 104
$5.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG $4.9M
Rank #78 / 104
62.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 62.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG 39.8%
Rank #62 / 104
345516
Croasdaile Village
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Durham
64--
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 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
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Brookdale at Home® Hendersonville

2601Chimney, Rock Road Suite Pl1, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Overview of Brookdale at Home® Hendersonville

Helping seniors stay comfortably at their homes, Brookdale at Home Hendersonville is a passionate home care provider in Hendersonville, NC, offering various in-home care services. The home care provider offers companion care, personal care, and respite care, designed to provide utmost comfort and support to seniors and their family caregivers.

Ensuring that seniors are at ease in welcoming their caregivers in their homes, Brookdale at Home Hendersonville conducts thorough background checks and screenings to select highly qualified and trustworthy caregivers. Offering various support, including assistance with activities of daily living, transportation, errands, light housekeeping, pet care and meal preparation, Brookdale at Home ensures residents live a maintenance-free lifestyle with plenty of time to spend with their families or doing their hobbies.

Contact Brookdale at Home® Hendersonville

Overview of CareBridge Assisted Living and Rehabilitation

CareBridge Assisted Living and Rehabilitation is located at 2505 Fairview St in the White Oak area of Greensboro, North Carolina. This facility offers more than one type of care. The location provides nursing home services, assisted living, and memory care, allowing residents to change care levels without moving to a new facility.

Walking in the local area is not easy. With a Walk Score of 30, it is somewhat walkable, meaning you might finish a few errands nearby, but driving or using transportation is the best option for most trips.

Inside, the care options are designed for people who need significant support, not minimal help. Rehabilitation services and skilled nursing are provided along with medication management and 24-hour supervision. Staff assist with daily living tasks like dressing and bathing, plus they manage transit for appointments and events, which removes that planning stress from families.

Nutrition is treated with care here; a registered dietitian works on-site, ensuring meals are planned correctly for residents with dietary needs. Social and fun activities fill the calendar, adding structure to each day beyond just eating and medical care.

Overall, CareBridge Assisted Living is a community designed for comprehensive, active care. It serves residents who require rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or daily help better than it serves individuals seeking a more independent living environment.

Contact CareBridge Assisted Living and Rehabilitation

Overview of Agape Multi Assisted Housing Service

Tucked in the serene Candlewood Street, Kinston, NC, is the astounding senior living community of Agape Multi Assisted Housing Service providing assisted living. A team of kind and highly skilled professionals helps seniors with daily activities such as bathing and dressing. The community goes above and beyond to deliver top-notch care and assistance for seniors to thrive and live to their potential.

The community promotes a bright and welcoming environment, ensuring residents are happy and well-cared for. Moreover, residents enjoy hassle-free dining with the community assisting in meal preparation with meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Agape Multi Assisted Housing Service is great for seniors who require extra assistance in their daily living for a worry-free retirement.

Contact Agape Multi Assisted Housing Service

Overview of The Barclay at SouthPark

Conveniently located near Tryon Medical Partners Southpark in Charlotte, NC, The Barclay at SouthPark is an esteemed community that offers independent living. Residents can also find the care they need in the community with its comprehensive care services, including assisted living, memory support, respite care, and rehabilitation. With its snug and sophisticated accommodations, residents keep peace of mind and live their golden years to the fullest.

Enrich retirement with a full calendar of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to residents’ enjoyment and wellness. Mealtimes are also something to anticipate with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those who need assistance to spend their golden years with ease, with its wide range of care and beautifully designed amenities.

Contact The Barclay at SouthPark

Overview of Hock Family Pavilion

Hock Family Pavilion is an intimate community in Durham, NC, dedicated to those needing compassionate hospice care. They have 12 private accommodations where residents can easily and comfortably receive the physical, emotional, and spiritual support they need to go through their end-of-life journey pain-free and peacefully. Their team of nurses, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants, volunteers, and counselors work together to provide residents with well-rounded care tailored to improve their comfort and well-being.

With 24/7 skilled nursing care, residents and their families can enjoy their peace of mind knowing that someone is always available to provide comfort to their loved ones. For further comfort, their community is also ready to accommodate residents’ mobility needs with their accessibility services. Here at Hock Family Pavilion, residents and their loved ones can get through this difficult journey with all the care and support they need.

Contact Hock Family Pavilion

Overview of Salemtowne, the Moravian Community

Salemtowne is a not-for-profit Life Plane home that has been one of the trusted communities for years. The professional caregivers ensure that residents don’t have to worry about living alone by encouraging them to engage with others and enrich their knowledge and social life. The independent living and assisted living community strives to create an atmosphere of warmth, respect, and fellowship where seniors feel like they belong in a nurturing environment.
Salemtowne’s resort-style community boasts its quintessential services that essentially make the lives of each resident stress-free so seniors can pursue and continue their interests every day. Community features center on life-enriching and engaging amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and transportation.

Contact Salemtowne, the Moravian Community

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 86 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.