Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Durham, NC (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Durham, NC, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Hillcrest Convalescent Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 57 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Forest at Duke
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and – for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 09 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Croasdaile Village
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 19 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $25,275 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 31 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Treyburn Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 40 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $124,534 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Accordius Health at Rose Manor
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 56 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $16,801 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Southpoint Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 22 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $48,523 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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PruittHealth-Carolina Point
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 14 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $52,901 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Carver Living Center
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 34 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $128,554 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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PruittHealth-Durham
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 22 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections include 3 citations for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $51,787 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Durham, NC
What is the best-rated nursing home in Durham, NC?
By Medicare’s ratings, Hillcrest Convalescent Center ranks first in Durham, NC, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Durham, NC?
11 homes in Durham, NC qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Durham, NC, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data