Nursing homes in Wilmington, NC
Compare 11 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Wilmington, part of the New Hanover area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.6★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Wilmington residents have access to 11 nursing homes located throughout New Hanover County. Based on the latest data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars. While performance varies across the region, two local centers currently maintain a 5-star rating. Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center, operated by Sovereign Healthcare Holdings, stands out as one of the highest-rated options in the area.
Rating distribution
avg 2.6★ · 11 homesProvider mix in Wilmington
9 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- CORNELIA NIXON DAVIS, INC.2 homes
- SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP2 homes
- SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS1 home
- PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE1 home
- AUGUST HEALTHCARE1 home
- LIBERTY SENIOR LIVING1 home
- PEAK RESOURCES, INC.1 home
- LUTHERAN SERVICES CAROLINAS1 home
What to look for in Wilmington
- 7 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 5 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.
- 9 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 Wilmington
- 1Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center5.0SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Medium
- 2Bradley Creek Health Center5.0Legal Business Name Not Available · Small
- 3August Healthcare at Wilmington3.0AUGUST HEALTHCARE · Large
- 4Trinity Grove3.0LUTHERAN SERVICES CAROLINAS · Medium
- 5Davis Health and Wellness Center at Cambridge Vill3.0CORNELIA NIXON DAVIS, INC. · Small
- 6Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center2.0PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE · Large
- 7Davis Health Care Center2.0CORNELIA NIXON DAVIS, INC. · Medium
- 8Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center2.0LIBERTY SENIOR LIVING · Medium
- 9Azalea Health & Rehab Center2.0SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium
- 10Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove1.0SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium
All homes in Wilmington
| Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Bradley Creek Health Center Legal Business Name Not Available · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| August Healthcare at Wilmington AUGUST HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Trinity Grove LUTHERAN SERVICES CAROLINAS · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Davis Health and Wellness Center at Cambridge Vill CORNELIA NIXON DAVIS, INC. · Small · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Davis Health Care Center CORNELIA NIXON DAVIS, INC. · Medium · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center LIBERTY SENIOR LIVING · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Azalea Health & Rehab Center SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Peak Resources-Wilmington, Inc PEAK RESOURCES, INC. · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
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