Nursing homes in Raleigh, NC
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Raleigh has 11 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 3.0 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, in line with the 2.9-star North Carolina average. Methodology.
- 11
- Certified homes
- 3.0 ★
- About average for NC · North Carolina 2.9
- 1
- Five-star homes
- 1,255
- Certified beds
All 11 nursing homes in Raleigh, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Rosewood Health Center | 57 | None | |
| 2 | Capital Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 125 | None | |
| 3 | The Cardinal at North Hills | 15 | $8K | |
| 4 | Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center | 120 | $16K | |
| 5 | Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley | 134 | $17K | |
| 6 | PruittHealth-Raleigh | 150 | $25K | |
| 7 | Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 180 | $16K | |
| 8 | Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center | 95 | $73K | |
| 9 | Raleigh Rehabilitation Center | 157 | $78K | |
| 10 | Litchford Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center | 90 | $182K | |
| 11 | Universal Health Care/North Raleigh | Not rated | 132 | $326K |
Ratings in Raleigh are best read against North Carolina and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full North Carolina directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Raleigh
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Raleigh, NC · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
