RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 11 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Durham, NC (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Durham, NC, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

11Nursing Homes in Durham
2.5/5
-0.4 vs state avgState avg: 2.90Durham Avg Rating
$82K+$8K vs state avgState avg: $74KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No 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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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeDurham, NC

The Forest At Duke Inc

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality MeasuresN/A
4 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

2701 Pickett RoadDurham, NC 27705

(919) 490-8000

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeDurham, NC

Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
96 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Below North Carolina avg of 2.9

1515 W Pettigrew StreetDurham, NC 27705

(919) 286-0751

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City report

Care landscape in Durham

How Durham compares with the rest of North Carolina on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+15.4%

    About 21% lower than the state average of 19.6%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover57.7%

    About 14% higher than the state average of 50.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability13.8%

    About 12% lower than the state average of 15.7%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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FAQ

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How many facilities were evaluated in Durham, NC?

This page evaluates 11 eligible nursing homes in Durham, NC and shows the top 11.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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