RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in North Carolina (2026)

The top 25 of 417 CMS-certified nursing homes in North Carolina, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

4191.2 per 30K residentsBelow national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
2.9/5
-0.1 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$74K+$3K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeNewton, NC

Abernathy Laurels

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
174 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

102 Leonard AvenueNewton, NC 28658

(828) 464-8260

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeWilmington, NC

Bradley Creek Health Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
30 BedsInspected Apr 2024

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

740 Diamond Shoals RoadWilmington, NC 28403

(910) 769-7550

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeGreenville, NC

Cypress Glen Retirement Community

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
6 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

1000 Hickory StreetGreenville, NC 27858

(252) 830-0036

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeAsheville, NC

Deerfield Episcopal Retirement

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
62 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

1617 Hendersonville RoadAsheville, NC 28803

(828) 274-1531

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeCary, NC

Glenaire

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
71 BedsInspected May 2022

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

4000 Glenaire CircleCary, NC 27511

(919) 460-8095

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeDurham, NC

Hillcrest Convalescent Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
86 Beds

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

1417 W Pettigrew StreetDurham, NC 27705

(919) 286-7705

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeDenton, NC

Mountain Vista Health Park

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsInspected Sep 2022

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

106 Mountain Vista Health Park RoadDenton, NC 27239

(336) 859-2181

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeMount Airy, NC

Northern Regional Hospital

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
33 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

830 Rockford StreetMount Airy, NC 27030

(336) 719-7000

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeThomasville, NC

Piedmont Crossing

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
104 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

100 Hedrick DriveThomasville, NC 27360

(336) 472-2017

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeColfax, NC

River Landing At Sandy Ridge

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

1575 John Knox DriveColfax, NC 27235

(336) 668-4900

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeLaurinburg, NC

Scotia Village - Snf

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
58 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

2200 Elm DriveLaurinburg, NC 28352

(910) 277-2000

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeWinston-Salem, NC

Trinity Glen

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
117 BedsInspected Mar 2022

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

849 Waterworks RoadWinston-Salem, NC 27101

(336) 595-2166

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeApex, NC

Unc Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center Of Apex

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
107 BedsInspected Apr 2023

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

911 South Hughes StreetApex, NC 27502

(919) 363-6011

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeColumbus, NC

Willowbrooke Court Sc Ctr At Tryon Estates

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
16 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

619 Laurel Lake DriveColumbus, NC 28722

(828) 894-5500

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeWadesboro, NC

Anson Health And Rehabilitation

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
95 BedsInspected Mar 2022

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

405 South Greene StreetWadesboro, NC 28170

(704) 695-3301

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeGarner, NC

Bellarose Nursing And Rehab

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
100 BedsInspected Dec 2022

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

200 Bellarose Lake WayGarner, NC 27529

(919) 985-8400

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeScotland Neck, NC

Bryan Health And Rehab

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
60 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

921 Junior High School RoadScotland Neck, NC 27874

(252) 826-4144

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeElkin, NC

Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
99 BedsInspected Jun 2023

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

700 Johnston Ridge RoadElkin, NC 28621

(336) 527-7600

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomePleasant Garden, NC

Clapps Nursing Center Inc

Sole proprietorship

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
118 Beds

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

5229 Appomattox RoadPleasant Garden, NC 27313

(336) 674-2252

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeBostic, NC

Fair Haven Home Inc

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
30 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

149 Fair Haven DriveBostic, NC 28018

(828) 245-9095

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeGreensboro, NC

Friends Homes At Guilford

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
69 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

925 New Garden RoadGreensboro, NC 27410

(336) 292-8187

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeWinston-Salem, NC

Homestead Hills

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
40 BedsInspected Apr 2024

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

2101 Homestead Hills DriveWinston-Salem, NC 27103

(336) 659-0386

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeMonroe, NC

Jesse Helms Nursing Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
70 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

1411 Dove StreetMonroe, NC 28111

(980) 993-3280

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeCharlotte, NC

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center-Snu

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
12 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

200 Hawthorne LaneCharlotte, NC 28207

(704) 384-4000

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeReidsville, NC

Penn Nursing Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
82 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

618-A S Main StreetReidsville, NC 27320

(336) 951-6090

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in North Carolina

#37of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Among the lowest-ranked states for overall health outcomes — long-term care demand runs high (rank 37 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+19.6%

    About 11% higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy75.9 yrs

    About the same as the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover50.4%

    About 9% higher than the national average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for North Carolina →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in North Carolina?

North Carolina has 419 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 417 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in North Carolina?

Nursing homes in North Carolina average 2.9 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in North Carolina is penalized?

Among North Carolina nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $74K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does North Carolina compare with the national average?

North Carolina averages 2.9 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $74K versus $71K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

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