Nursing homes in Durham, NC
Compare 11 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Durham, part of the Durham area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.7★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Durham residents can choose from 11 nursing homes located throughout Durham County across zip codes including 27705, 27704, 27713, and 27712. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars. While only two locations currently maintain a 5-star designation, Hillcrest Convalescent Center stands out as the highest-rated provider in the city, offering a benchmark for quality care within the local region.
Rating distribution
avg 2.7★ · 11 homesProvider mix in Durham
8 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS2 homes
- PRUITTHEALTH2 homes
- SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER2 homes
- HILLCREST CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC.1 home
- LIFEWORKS REHAB1 home
- CCH HEALTHCARE1 home
- LIFE CARE SERVICES1 home
- THE FOREST AT DUKE INC1 home
What to look for in Durham
- 7 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 11 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 7 of 11 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Durham
- 1Hillcrest Convalescent Center5.0HILLCREST CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC. · Medium
- 2Croasdaile Village5.0LIFE CARE SERVICES · Medium
- 3Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center4.0SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Medium
- 4The Forest At Duke Inc4.0THE FOREST AT DUKE INC · Small
- 5Treyburn Rehabilitation Center3.0SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Large
- 6Pruitthealth-Durham2.0PRUITTHEALTH · Large
- 7Durham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center2.0LIFEWORKS REHAB · Large
- 8Accordius Health at Rose Manor LLC2.0SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · Medium
- 9Southpoint Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center1.0SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · Large
- 10Carver Living Center1.0CCH HEALTHCARE · Large
All homes in Durham
| Hillcrest Convalescent Center HILLCREST CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC. · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Croasdaile Village LIFE CARE SERVICES · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| The Forest At Duke Inc THE FOREST AT DUKE INC · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Treyburn Rehabilitation Center SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Pruitthealth-Durham PRUITTHEALTH · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Durham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LIFEWORKS REHAB · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Accordius Health at Rose Manor LLC SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Southpoint Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Carver Living Center CCH HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| PruittHealth-Carolina Point PRUITTHEALTH · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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