11 nursing homes in Wilmington, NC · avg 2.6★ · avg 89 beds
Bradley Creek Health Center
740 Diamond Shoals Road, Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 769-7550Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center
2006 South 16th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 763-6271August Healthcare At Wilmington
820 Wellington Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 343-0425Davis Health And Wellness Center At Cambridge Vill
83 Cavalier Drive Ste 200, Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 679-8300Trinity Grove
631 Junction Creek Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 442-3000Azalea Health & Rehab Center
3800 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 392-3110Davis Health Care Center
1011 Porters Neck Road, Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 686-7195Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center
121 Racine Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 452-4070Northchase Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
3015 Enterprise Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 791-3451Autumn Care Of Myrtle Grove
5725 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 792-1455Peak Resources-wilmington, Inc
2305 Silver Stream Lane, Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 362-3621About Nursing Homes in Wilmington
Skilled nursing and long-term care in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, North Carolina has 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.6 out of 5 stars. Facilities in the area average 89 certified beds.
Ownership includes 8 for-profit, 3 non-profit facilities. When choosing a nursing home, consider the overall star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
When evaluating nursing homes, the CMS 5-star rating is a useful starting point — it combines health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures into a single score. Visit facilities in person to assess cleanliness, staff interactions, and resident engagement. Each facility page includes detailed inspection history, staffing data, and clinical outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About nursing homes in Wilmington, NC
How many nursing homes are in Wilmington, NC?
There are 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Wilmington, North Carolina. 11 accept Medicare patients.
What is the average nursing home rating in Wilmington?
The average CMS quality rating for nursing homes in Wilmington is 2.6 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?
Key factors include the CMS 5-star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels (especially RN hours per resident), quality measures like fall rates and pressure ulcers, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Visit in person to assess cleanliness and staff interactions.
How are nursing home quality ratings determined?
CMS rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars based on three categories: health inspections (weight: most important), staffing levels (RN and total nursing hours per resident per day), and quality measures (clinical outcomes like falls, infections, and hospitalizations). Ratings are updated monthly.
Does Medicare cover nursing home care?
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Days 1-20 are fully covered; days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance. For long-term custodial care, Medicaid is the primary payer for eligible individuals.
What is the difference between skilled nursing and long-term care?
Skilled nursing provides short-term medical care and rehabilitation after surgery or illness, typically covered by Medicare. Long-term care provides ongoing assistance with daily activities for extended periods, usually covered by Medicaid or private pay.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·