Worth Considering
2
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Raleigh, North Carolina
2 of 11 nursing homes in Raleigh (18%) meet our strict criteria. The North Carolina statewide average is 29%.
2 recommended · 3 caution · 6 avoid · data
City Average
2.9
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
1,255
across 11 facilities
High Risk Facilities
6
6 Grade F
$726,679 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/11
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 2?
The nursing home market in Raleigh, North Carolina, is adequate, with 11 total facilities and only 2 recommended options (18%). Families should be cautious, as 6 facilities have incurred a total of $685,930 in fines, highlighting the need for thorough research before making decisions.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 The Rosewood Health Center (93) — The Rosewood Health Center boasts an impressive 5★ CMS rating and an excellent Trust Score of 93/100. With an A grade and no fines, this non-profit facility is dedicated to community-focused, high-quality care for its 57 residents, making it a top choice in Raleigh.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 2 Capital Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (75) — Capital Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers a solid 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. With a Grade B and zero fines, this for-profit facility provides reliable care for its 125 residents, though it may not match the excellence of its higher-rated peers.
The other 9 Raleigh facilities didn't qualify — 6 carry Grade D or F ratings and 9 have fines totaling $726K.
Recommended
The Rosewood Health Center boasts an impressive 5★ CMS rating and an excellent Trust Score of 93/100. With an A grade and no fines, this non-profit facility is dedicated to community-focused, high-quality care for its 57 residents, making it a top choice in Raleigh.
Capital Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers a solid 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. With a Grade B and zero fines, this for-profit facility provides reliable care for its 125 residents, though it may not match the excellence of its higher-rated peers.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Raleigh Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.9 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 9?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 6 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 9 Have fines totaling $726,679
- Low-scoring facilities
- 3 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 3 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Raleigh Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Raleigh's city average is 2.9 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
9 of 11 Raleigh facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Raleigh avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Raleigh facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Raleigh, NC are recommended?
2 of 11 nursing homes in Raleigh (18%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Raleigh "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Raleigh?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.