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Nursing homes in Wake County, North Carolina
There are 21 certified nursing homes in Wake County, North Carolina, with 2,174 beds between them.
38% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 375 health deficiencies over three cycles, 17.2 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $1.1M across 20 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Wake County | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 21 | 419 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 38% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 17.2 | 17.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $1.1M | $15M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarose Nursing and Rehab | Garner | 100 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Glenaire | Cary | 71 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5.6 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest | Wake Forest | 130 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0.8 | — | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center | Raleigh | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 7.5 | $16K | 21 Aug 2025 |
| The Rosewood Health Center | Raleigh | 57 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7.0 | — | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Unc Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center of Apex | Apex | 107 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.7 | — | 6 Apr 2023 |
| Capital Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Raleigh | 125 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 11.2 | — | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Hillcrest Raleigh At Crabtree Valley | Raleigh | 134 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4.5 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| Zebulon Rehabilitation Center | Zebulon | 60 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 18.3 | — | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Pruitthealth-Raleigh | Raleigh | 150 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 20.0 | $16K | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Raleigh Rehabilitation Center | Raleigh | 157 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 11.5 | $49K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| The Cardinal At North Hills | Raleigh | 15 | 3 | 4 | — | 4 | 26.7 | $8K | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Litchford Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center | Raleigh | 90 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 21.1 | $182K | 8 Jan 2026 |
| The Laurels of Forest Glenn | Garner | 120 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 10.0 | $182K | 12 May 2025 |
| Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Raleigh | 180 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 39 | 21.7 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Fuquay-Varina Health and Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Fuquay Varina | 100 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | $76K | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Highfield Nursing and Rehabilitation | Cary | 120 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 16.7 | $176K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Perry Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center | Raleigh | 132 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 85 | 64.4 | $326K | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center | Raleigh | 95 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 18.9 | $50K | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Knightdale | 80 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 30.0 | $16K | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Bloomsbury At Hayes Barton Place | Raleigh | 31 | — | — | — | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 22 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 18 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 17 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 14 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 13 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 17 |
| Non profit | 3 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Sovereign Healthcare Holdings (3), Avardis Health (2), Liberty Senior Living (1), Lifeworks Rehab (1), Pruitthealth (1), Kisco Senior Living (1), Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (1), Life Care Services (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Wake County, North Carolina?
21 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 2,174 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Wake County have the highest CMS ratings?
Bellarose Nursing and Rehab (5 stars), Glenaire (5 stars), Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest (5 stars)
How do Wake County nursing homes compare with North Carolina?
38% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 17.2 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.