Nursing homes in Cary, NC
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Cary, part of the Wake area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents in Cary, North Carolina, have access to three nursing homes located across the 27518 and 27511 ZIP codes. Based on data from the federal CMS Care Compare tool, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Within this Wake County community, Glenaire, operated by GLENAIRE, INC., stands out as the highest-rated option, currently holding a perfect 5-star quality rating for local seniors and their families.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Cary
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- AVARDIS HEALTH1 home
- GLENAIRE, INC.1 home
- LIBERTY SENIOR LIVING1 home
What to look for in Cary
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 3 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 2 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Cary
| Glenaire GLENAIRE, INC. · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Swift Creek Health Center LIBERTY SENIOR LIVING · Small · For Profit | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Highfield Nursing and Rehabilitation AVARDIS HEALTH · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.