What is the average nursing home staffing level in Raleigh?

Raleigh nursing homes in this CMS data sample average 4.03 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), with 0.61 RN HPRD. The North Carolina state average is 3.52 HPRD and the U.S. national average is 3.89 HPRD.

How do I choose a nursing home in Raleigh?

Start with the CMS staffing star rating (target 4–5 stars) and total HPRD above 3.89. Check RN HPRD (target ≥ 1.0), weekend staffing levels, staff turnover (below 30% is excellent), and penalty/fine history. Request a tour and ask about staff-to-resident ratios on evenings and weekends specifically.

Does Medicaid cover nursing homes in Raleigh?

Yes — North Carolina Medicaid covers skilled nursing facility care for eligible residents. You must meet income and asset limits and receive a level-of-care determination. Check our Medicaid eligibility tool for North Carolina-specific limits and the look-back period.

CMS PBJ Data · 2026

Raleigh, NC Nursing Home Staffing

12 facilities · City avg 4.03 HPRD · 1 rated 5 stars

Facilities

4.03

Avg Total HPRD

0.61

Avg RN HPRD

1/12

5-Star Rated

Benchmarks: North Carolina avg 3.52 total HPRD / 0.58 RN · National avg 3.89 total / 0.69 RN · Federal minimum 3.48 total / 0.55 RN

All Nursing Homes in Raleigh

Sorted by CMS overall star rating. Click any facility for full staffing charts and penalty history.

The Rosewood Health Center

Raleigh, NC · Non profit

5★

5★

6.12

0.87

Capital Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Raleigh, NC · For profit

4★

3★

3.30

0.42

Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center

Raleigh, NC · Government

4★

3★

4.41

0.91

⚠ 1 CMS fine on record

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Raleigh Rehabilitation Center

Raleigh, NC · For profit

3★

2★

3.58

0.36

⚠ 2 CMS fines on record

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PruittHealth-Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · For profit

3★

2★

3.36

0.49

⚠ 2 CMS fines on record

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Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley

Raleigh, NC · For profit

3★

4★

4.72

0.80

The Cardinal at North Hills

Raleigh, NC · For profit

3★

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⚠ 1 CMS fine on record

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Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center

Raleigh, NC · For profit

2★

2★

3.68

0.34

⚠ 4 CMS fines on record

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Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Raleigh, NC · For profit

2★

4★

3.73

0.90

⚠ 2 CMS fines on record

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Litchford Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center

Raleigh, NC · For profit

1★

1★

3.59

0.46

⚠ 2 CMS fines on record

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Perry Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center

Raleigh, NC · For profit

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3.77

0.55

⚠ 3 CMS fines on record

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Bloomsbury at Hayes Barton Place

RALEIGH, NC · For profit

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average nursing home staffing level in Raleigh?: Raleigh nursing homes in this CMS data sample average 4.03 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), with 0.61 RN HPRD. The North Carolina state average is 3.52 HPRD and the U.S. national average is 3.89 HPRD.
How do I choose a nursing home in Raleigh?: Start with the CMS staffing star rating (target 4–5 stars) and total HPRD above 3.89. Check RN HPRD (target ≥ 1.0), weekend staffing levels, staff turnover (below 30% is excellent), and penalty/fine history. Request a tour and ask about staff-to-resident ratios on evenings and weekends specifically.
Does Medicaid cover nursing homes in Raleigh?: Yes — North Carolina Medicaid covers skilled nursing facility care for eligible residents. You must meet income and asset limits and receive a level-of-care determination. Check our Medicaid eligibility tool for North Carolina-specific limits and the look-back period.

Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal via Care Compare. Updated every 24 hours via ISR.