Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare
1000 Tandal Place, Knightdale, NC 27545
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare Compares
Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 80-bed for-profit nursing facility in Knightdale, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.4%) is below the North Carolina average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 80 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.3% — worse than the North Carolina average of 14.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (61% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.1% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.4% — 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 Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare with other nursing homes in Knightdale.
How is Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare addressing its health inspections 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 practices help Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 80 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare?
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 Knightdale
Knightdale sits in Wake County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.6% 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+
- 127,133 (11.6%)
- Median age
- 36.4 years
- Median household income
- $83,567
- Median home value
- $301,600
Demographics for Wake County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Knightdale.
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