Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Raleigh, NC (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Raleigh, 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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Rex Rehab & Nursing Care CenterInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 18 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 $15,646 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Rosewood Health Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 59 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 05 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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Capital Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 24 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Cardinal at North Hills
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, – for staffing and 1 for quality of care. Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $7,901 in the last three years.
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Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 35 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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PruittHealth-Raleigh
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 26 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 $16,152 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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Raleigh Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 38 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 $48,754 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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Perry Creek Health and Rehabilitation 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 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 $326,170 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Sunnybrook Rehabilitation 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 39 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 $50,447 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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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 Raleigh, NC
What is the best-rated nursing home in Raleigh, NC?
By Medicare’s ratings, Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center ranks first in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC?
11 homes in Raleigh, NC qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Raleigh, 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