Nursing Homes in North Carolina

North Carolina has 419 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes across 207 cities, with a statewide average CMS overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars. Browse by city below to compare CMS ratings, inspection history, and staffing, all sourced from official CMS data.

Total Facilities419
Avg CMS Rating2.8/5 ★
Cities207
CareQED Analysis

In North Carolina, among 419 nursing homes, 26% (110) are 1-star, 21% (86) are 2-star, 18% (76) are 3-star, 16% (66) are 4-star, and 19% (78) are 5-star, with 35% (144) rated 4-5 stars and 47% (196) rated 1-2 stars, and the statewide average CMS overall rating is 2.8 out of 5, which is 0.20 below the national average of 3.0.

North Carolina has 419 total facilities and 43,901 certified beds, an average total nurse staffing level of 3.82 hours per resident day (HPRD), 99.5% of facilities are Medicare-certified, 95.2% are Medicaid-certified, and 12 facilities are designated as Special Focus Facilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes are in North Carolina?

North Carolina has 419 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes across 207 cities listed on CareQED.

What is the average nursing home rating in North Carolina?

Nursing homes in North Carolina have a statewide average CMS overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.

Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.

CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.