RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Wilmington, NC (2026)

Compare all 11 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Wilmington, NC, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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11Nursing Homes in Wilmington
2.4/5
-0.5 vs state avgState avg: 2.90Wilmington Avg Rating
$60K$5K vs state avgState avg: $65KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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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 turnover50.4%

    A little higher than the state average of 49.0%.

    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.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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