Nursing Homes & Senior Care in North Carolina
North Carolina's 420 CMS-certified nursing homes are listed in the Care Compare directory, each assigned an official Five-Star Quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The state's average overall rating stands at 2.94 of 5 stars.
The Five-Star rating system functions as a relative quality measure and carries documented limitations. The ratings presented here reflect the May 2026 assessment and should not be construed as a recommendation or guarantee of care quality. The Five-Star rating represents one data point among several important factors that warrant consideration when evaluating a facility. Location, the specific type of care required, an in-person visit, and direct conversations with staff and clinical personnel all play significant roles in the decision-making process.
Facilities are presented with their overall rating alongside separate ratings for health inspections and staffing metrics, allowing for a comprehensive view of performance across key domains. However, prospective residents and their families should verify each facility's current rating on its live Medicare Care Compare profile before making decisions based on the information provided.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Showing the first 400 of 420 facilities in North Carolina, sorted by CMS overall rating.
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