Wake County · North Carolina

Nursing homes in Wake County, North Carolina

CMS data lists 22 certified nursing homes across 8 cities in Wake County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.

22 facilities8 citiesCMS data · updated 2026-07-17

At a glance

CMS rates 20 of 22 certified nursing homes in Wake County; 2 are not rated. 3 hold a 1-star overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon. The average CMS overall rating here is 3.1, compared with a North Carolina average of 2.94; averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated.
Certified nursing homes
22
across 8 cities
Average CMS overall
3.1
North Carolina avg 2.94
1-star overall (CMS)
3
CMS abuse icon shown
1
Federal penalty records
$1,198,254
Payment denial records
3
Higher-severity citations
47

Rating and geographic landscape

How CMS ratings and facilities are distributed across Wake County.

CMS overall rating distribution

How these facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.

5 star5 · 25%
4 star3 · 15%
3 star4 · 20%
2 star5 · 25%
1 star3 · 15%
Not rated2
20 rated · 2 not rated by CMS · 22 total

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Nursing homes by city in Wake County

The cities holding the largest share of Wake County nursing homes.

22 nursing homes across 8 cities. Select a city for its full list.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities in Wake County

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Search, filter, and sort the 22 nursing homes in Wake County. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.

CMS overall
22 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Fuquay-Varina Health and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 345561
Fuquay Varina, NCCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Shown$76,047
Highfield Nursing and Rehabilitation
CCN 345403
Cary, NCCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$201,978
Litchford Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 345499
Raleigh, NCCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$181,873
Raleigh Rehabilitation Center
CCN 345049
Raleigh, NCCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$69,112
Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center
CCN 345077
Raleigh, NCCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$72,855
The Laurels of Forest Glenn
CCN 345389
Garner, NCCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$182,083
Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 345513
Raleigh, NCCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$15,593
Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare
CCN 345436
Knightdale, NCCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$15,642
Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley
CCN 345555
Raleigh, NCCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$17,202
PruittHealth-Raleigh
CCN 345538
Raleigh, NCCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$16,152
Swift Creek Health Center
CCN 345577
Cary, NCCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shownNone in data
The Cardinal at North Hills
CCN 345572
Raleigh, NCCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$7,901
Capital Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 345202
Raleigh, NCCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center
CCN 345369
Raleigh, NCCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$15,646
Zebulon Rehabilitation Center
CCN 345104
Zebulon, NCCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Bellarose Nursing And Rehab
CCN 345574
Garner, NCCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Glenaire
CCN 345445
Cary, NCCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest
CCN 345417
Wake Forest, NCCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
The Rosewood Health Center
CCN 345546
Raleigh, NCCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
UNC Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center of Apex
CCN 345508
Apex, NCCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Bloomsbury at Hayes Barton Place
CCN 345581
Raleigh, NCNot ratedNot shownNone in data
Perry Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 345529
Raleigh, NCNot ratedNot shown$326,170

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Wake County, North Carolina?

This dataset includes 22 CMS-certified nursing homes in Wake County, North Carolina, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 8 cities. Of these, 3 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon.

What is the average CMS rating in Wake County?

The average CMS overall star rating across the 22 nursing homes in Wake County is 3.1, compared with a North Carolina average of 2.94. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I compare nursing homes in Wake County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Wake County with official sources?

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Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for Wake County and may lag conditions on the ground. A county average excludes facilities CMS has not rated. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.