Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill
1602 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill Compares
Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill is a 108-bed for-profit nursing facility in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (27.2%) is above the North Carolina average of 23.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 108 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Chapel Hill, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.3% — worse than the North Carolina average of 14.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.1% — worse than the North Carolina average of 5.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.2% — worse than the North Carolina average of 23.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 420 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill with other nursing homes in Chapel Hill.
How is Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 27.2% here versus 23.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 108 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill lag behind other Chapel Hill options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.3 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill sits in Orange County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.1% of the population — a lower share of seniors than North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 20,600 (14.1%)
- Median age
- 35.1 years
- Median household income
- $74,803
- Median home value
- $331,800
Demographics for Orange County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Chapel Hill.
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