RankingsUpdated August 2026

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

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

11Nursing Homes in Wilmington
2.6/5
-0.3 vs state avgState avg: 2.90Wilmington Avg Rating
$51K$23K vs state avgState avg: $74KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No 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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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeWilmington, NC

Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center

Partnership

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
90 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

2006 South 16th StreetWilmington, NC 28401

(910) 763-6271

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31 Penalty

Nursing HomeWilmington, NC

August Healthcare At Wilmington

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
120 BedsInspected May 2025

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

820 Wellington AvenueWilmington, NC 28401

(910) 343-0425

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41 Penalty

Nursing HomeWilmington, NC

Davis Health And Wellness Center At Cambridge Vill

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
20 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

83 Cavalier Drive Ste 200Wilmington, NC 28405

(910) 679-8300

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54 Penalties

Nursing HomeWilmington, NC

Trinity Grove

Faith-based

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
100 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above North Carolina avg of 2.9

631 Junction Creek DriveWilmington, NC 28412

(910) 442-3000

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61 Penalty

Nursing HomeWilmington, NC

Northchase Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
140 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Below North Carolina avg of 2.9

3015 Enterprise DriveWilmington, NC 28405

(910) 791-3451

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72 Penalties

Nursing HomeWilmington, NC

Azalea Health & Rehab Center

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
80 BedsInspected May 2025

Below North Carolina avg of 2.9

3800 Independence BoulevardWilmington, NC 28412

(910) 392-3110

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83 Penalties

Nursing HomeWilmington, NC

Davis Health Care Center

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
115 BedsInspected Oct 2025

Below North Carolina avg of 2.9

1011 Porters Neck RoadWilmington, NC 28411

(910) 686-7195

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93 Penalties

Nursing HomeWilmington, NC

Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
82 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Below North Carolina avg of 2.9

121 Racine DriveWilmington, NC 28403

(910) 452-4070

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102 Penalties

Nursing HomeWilmington, NC

Peak Resources-Wilmington, Inc

Corporation

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
110 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Below North Carolina avg of 2.9

2305 Silver Stream LaneWilmington, NC 28401

(910) 362-3621

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114 Penalties

Nursing HomeWilmington, NC

Autumn Care Of Myrtle Grove

Corporation

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
90 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below North Carolina avg of 2.9

5725 Carolina Beach RoadWilmington, NC 28412

(910) 792-1455

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City report

Care landscape in Wilmington

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

  • Population 65+18.5%

    A little lower than the state average of 19.6%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover54.7%

    About 9% higher than the state average of 50.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability15.6%

    About the same as 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 Wilmington, NC?

This page evaluates 11 eligible nursing homes in Wilmington, 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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