Nursing Homes in Wake County, North Carolina

21 Medicare-certified nursing homes serve Wake County, averaging 3.3 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

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Nursing Homes profiles in Wake County

Cities in Wake County

Garner, NC 2 facilities Raleigh, NC 12 facilities Fuquay Varina, NC 1 facilities Cary, NC 2 facilities Wake Forest, NC 1 facilities Apex, NC 1 facilities Knightdale, NC 1 facilities Zebulon, NC 1 facilities

Choosing a nursing home in Wake County

When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.

Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in Wake County, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Wake County?

The current CMS data lists 21 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Wake County, North Carolina, with an average overall CMS rating of 3.3 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Wake County have nursing homes?

Garner, Raleigh, Fuquay Varina, Cary, Wake Forest, Apex and other communities have Medicare-certified nursing homes in the current data.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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