Total health inspections
3
North Carolina average 4
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Swift Creek Health Center
Nursing Home in Cary
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Swift Creek Health Center
Nursing Home in Cary
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
28
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
88%
Avg. Length of Stay
25 days
Occupancy rate
88%
Avg. Length of Stay
25 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
22 days
Private pay
38% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
23 days
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$34.2M
Operating loss
-$4.1M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$34.2M
Operating loss
-$4.1M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$12.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$25.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$38.3M
Walk Score: 42 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Types of Care at Swift Creek Health Center
Assisted Living
Nursing Home
Memory Care
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
5
North Carolina average 20.9
Citations per inspection
1.67
North Carolina average 4.99
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
4 of 5 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 5 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than North Carolina averageNorth Carolina average: 1.3
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than North Carolina averageNorth Carolina average: 0.9
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
5 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Jun 18, 2025
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Jun 18, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jun 18, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jun 18, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Mar 13, 2025
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Mar 13, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Apr 13, 2023
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Apr 13, 2023
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Cary The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Cary (Ponderosa) | 28 | 88.0% | +15% | - | - | - | - | 0 | 5 | 1.7 | 0 | 2 | - | 42 | Cary Senior Housing I Jv Opco Llc | $23.9M | $12.9M | 54.1% | 345577 | |||
| Searstone Retirement Community | - |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Cary (Searstone Drive) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | - | A+ | 49 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Estimated distance in miles from Cary's city center to Swift Creek Health Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.24 miles to nearest hospital (WakeMed Cary Hospital)
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Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
3
Medicare
1
33.3% of residents
Private pay or other
2
66.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.8%
9% better than North Carolina averageNorth Carolina average: 79.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.0%
37% worse than North Carolina averageNorth Carolina average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
81.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
81.8%
5% better than North Carolina averageNorth Carolina average: 78.1%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.1%
5% worse than North Carolina averageNorth Carolina average: 22.9%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
18.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
18.3%
39% worse than North Carolina averageNorth Carolina average: 13.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than North Carolina averageNorth Carolina average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
39.5%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
39.5%
26% worse than North Carolina averageNorth Carolina average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
43.1%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
43.1%
15% worse than North Carolina averageNorth Carolina average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Swift Creek Health Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
88.0%
↑ 16.2pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$4.1M
↓ ~$2.7M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$15.0M
↑ ~$2.3M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-17.0%
↓ 9.2pp vs 2022
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