Nursing Homes & Senior Care in North Carolina
North Carolina is home to 420 CMS-certified nursing homes listed in the Care Compare directory, each assigned an official Five-Star Quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The statewide average overall rating stands at 2.94 of 5 stars.
The Five-Star rating system serves as a relative quality measure, though it carries known limitations. The ratings presented here reflect the May 2026 assessment and should not be construed as a recommendation or guarantee of quality. These ratings represent one factor among many that shape the choice of a nursing facility. Location, the specific care required, an in-person visit, and direct conversations with staff and clinical professionals all play significant roles in the decision-making process. Individuals and families should verify each facility's current rating on its live Medicare Care Compare profile before making reliance on the data for care decisions.
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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Informational only — not medical, financial, or legal advice. Senior Care by State reports official CMS Five-Star Quality data, which is a relative measure with documented limitations — not a recommendation or a guarantee that any facility is right for you. Choosing care is a personal medical and financial decision: confirm the current details with the facility directly, talk with the resident’s physician and care team, and verify ratings and coverage on Medicare.gov or with your state’s long-term-care or health agency before relying on anything here. For medical, financial, or legal questions, consult a qualified professional.