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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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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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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