Nursing homes in Raleigh, NC

Compare 10 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Raleigh, 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.

Raleigh residents have access to 10 nursing homes located across Wake County and surrounding ZIP codes. According to official CMS Care Compare data, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. While quality varies throughout the region, The Rosewood Health Center stands out as the city’s top-performing facility, currently holding a 5-star rating for its comprehensive care services and consistent performance standards.

Homes
10
Avg overall
3★
-0.1 vs national
Avg staffing
2.6★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 3★ · 10 homes
5
1 (10%)
4
2 (20%)
3
4 (40%)
2
2 (20%)
1
1 (10%)

What to look for in Raleigh

  • 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 3 of 10 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 7 of 10 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Raleigh

  1. 1
    The Rosewood Health Center
    THE CYPRESS OF RALEIGH CLUB, INC. · Medium
    5.0
  2. 2
    Capital Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
    LIBERTY SENIOR LIVING · Large
    4.0
  3. 3
    Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center
    REX HOSPITAL INC · Large
    4.0
  4. 4
    Raleigh Rehabilitation Center
    SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Large
    3.0
  5. 5
    PruittHealth-Raleigh
    PRUITTHEALTH · Large
    3.0
  6. 6
    Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley
    HILLCREST RALEIGH AT CRABTREE, LLC · Large
    3.0
  7. 7
    The Cardinal at North Hills
    KISCO SENIOR LIVING · Small
    3.0
  8. 8
    Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center
    SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Medium
    2.0
  9. 9
    Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
    PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE · Large
    2.0
  10. 101.0

All homes in Raleigh

The Rosewood Health Center
THE CYPRESS OF RALEIGH CLUB, INC. · Medium · Not for Profit
5.04052
Capital Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
LIBERTY SENIOR LIVING · Large · For Profit
4.04034
Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center
REX HOSPITAL INC · Large · Government
4.04034
Raleigh Rehabilitation Center
SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Large · For Profit
3.03024
PruittHealth-Raleigh
PRUITTHEALTH · Large · For Profit
3.03023
Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley
HILLCREST RALEIGH AT CRABTREE, LLC · Large · For Profit
3.04041
The Cardinal at North Hills
KISCO SENIOR LIVING · Small · For Profit
3.04001
Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center
SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Medium · For Profit
2.02022
Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE · Large · For Profit
2.02042
Litchford Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center
LIFEWORKS REHAB · Medium · For Profit
1.02012

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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