State Directory

Senior Care in North Carolina

Browse 420 government-rated nursing homes across 198 cities. Find the safest care for your loved one.

420

Total Facilities

$8,200

Avg. Monthly Cost

2.80/5

Avg CMS Rating

79

5-Star Facilities

Top Cities for Care in North Carolina

All North Carolina Cities

Showing 198 cities with nursing homes

Charlotte (21) Durham (11) Greensboro (11) Raleigh (11) Wilmington (11) Asheville (10) Winston Salem (10) Fayetteville (8) Gastonia (7) Salisbury (7) Hendersonville (6) Burlington (5) Concord (5) Lumberton (5) Wilson (5) Albemarle (4) Black Mountain (4) Chapel Hill (4) Greenville (4) Hickory (4) Lexington (4) Monroe (4) New Bern (4) Pinehurst (4) Asheboro (3) Brevard (3) Cary (3) Goldsboro (3) Henderson (3) High Point (3) Huntersville (3) Kernersville (3) Kinston (3) Lenoir (3) Lincolnton (3) Matthews (3) Morganton (3) Mount Airy (3) Rocky Mount (3) Rutherfordton (3) Sanford (3) Shelby (3) Statesville (3) Thomasville (3) Waynesville (3) Burgaw (2) Cherryville (2) Clayton (2) Clemmons (2) Clinton (2) Dunn (2) Eden (2) Elizabeth City (2) Elizabethtown (2) Elkin (2) Fuquay Varina (2) Garner (2) Jacksonville (2) Jamestown (2) Kannapolis (2) King (2) Laurinburg (2) Lillington (2) Louisburg (2) Mooresville (2) North Wilkesboro (2) Oxford (2) Pittsboro (2) Reidsville (2) Roxboro (2) Scotland Neck (2) Smithfield (2) Sylva (2) Tarboro (2) Wadesboro (2) Washington (2) Whiteville (2) Wilkesboro (2) Windsor (2) Yadkinville (2) Advance (1) Ahoskie (1) Andrews (1) Apex (1) Archdale (1) Arden (1) Ash (1) Ayden (1) Banner Elk (1) Barco (1) Beaufort (1) Benson (1) Bermuda Run (1) Biscoe (1) Blowing Rock (1) Bolivia (1) Boone (1) Bostic (1) Bryson City (1) Burnsville (1) Candler (1) Canton (1) Carthage (1) Cherokee (1) Colfax (1) Columbus (1) Connelly Spring (1) Connelly Springs (1) Conover (1) Cornelius (1) Danbury (1) Denton (1) Eastover (1) Edenton (1) Fairview (1) Falcon (1) Farmville (1) Aberdeen (1) Flat Rock (1) Fletcher (1) Forest City (1) Franklin (1) Gatesville (1) Graham (1) Granite Falls (1) Grantsboro (1) Hamlet (1) Hampstead (1) Harrisburg (1) Havelock (1) Hayesville (1) Hertford (1) Highlands (1) Hillsborough (1) Indian Trail (1) Jackson (1) Jefferson (1) Kenansville (1) Kings Mountain (1) Knightdale (1) Lake Waccamaw (1) Madison (1) Maggie Valley (1) Marion (1) Mars Hill (1) Marshall (1) Marshville (1) Mcleansville (1) Mebane (1) Mills River (1) Mint Hill (1) Mocksville (1) Morehead City (1) Mount Olive (1) Murphy (1) Nags Head (1) Nashville (1) Nebo (1) Newport (1) Newton (1) Pembroke (1) Pineville (1) Pleasant Garden (1) Plymouth (1) Pollocksville (1) Raeford (1) Ramseur (1) Rich Square (1) Roanoke Rapids (1) Robbinsville (1) Rockingham (1) Saluda (1) Shallotte (1) Siler City (1) Snow Hill (1) Southern Pines (1) Southport (1) Sparta (1) Spencer (1) Spruce Pine (1) Stanley (1) Stokesdale (1) Swannanoa (1) Taylorsville (1) Trinity (1) Tryon (1) Wake Forest (1) Wallace (1) Walnut Cove (1) Warrenton (1) Warsaw (1) Waxhaw (1) Weaverville (1) Weldon (1) Williamston (1) Winnabow (1) Yanceyville (1) Zebulon (1)

Browse Other States

Understanding CMS Nursing Home Data

All information comes directly from Medicare's official nursing home database.

Overall Rating

CMS 5-star rating combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Staffing Rating

Based on RN, LPN, and CNA hours per resident per day

Abuse Icon

CMS flag indicating substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or exploitation

All data sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Data. Last updated: December 2025

Keep your loved one connected

ElderVoice provides daily AI companionship calls for seniors. Friendly conversation, medication reminders, and wellness check-ins — no app needed.

Start Free Trial
No app required Works on any phone Cancel anytime

Care Questions in North Carolina

Yes, North Carolina Medicaid can help cover nursing home costs for eligible residents. Most states require applicants to meet income and asset limits. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging or Medicaid office for specific eligibility requirements in North Carolina.

You can file a complaint with the North Carolina Long-Term Care Ombudsman program or the state's health department survey agency. For immediate concerns about abuse or neglect, contact Adult Protective Services. All complaints can be made anonymously.

The average monthly cost for nursing home care in North Carolina is approximately $8,200. However, costs vary significantly by city and level of care needed. Private rooms typically cost 10-20% more than semi-private rooms.

Start by reviewing CMS 5-star ratings, which combine health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Visit facilities in person, talk to current residents and families, and check for any history of abuse or violations. Look for facilities with consistent staffing and specialized care if needed.