Best Skilled Nursing in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

5 communities found

Chapel Hill has seven skilled nursing communities, all of them rated, with an average rating of 4.2 drawn from 402 reviews read. Four of the seven carry Medicare star ratings, averaging 4.3, with two five-star and three four-plus ratings and none at one star.

5communities
4.2average rating, 5 rated
336family reviews read

Carol Woods

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

4.7(95)

Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

The Cedars Of Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

5(8)

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

The Stratford

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

4(10)

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more

Parkview Health & Rehabilitation Center

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

4(111)

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

3.4(112)

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Best-rated skilled nursing in Chapel Hill

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

1
Carol Woods
4.7 (95 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 30 units
Carol Woods holds a 4.7 average from 94 Google ratings, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community known for resident-led governance.
2
The Cedars Of Chapel Hill
5 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 12 units
The Cedars Of Chapel Hill is described as a small, homelike skilled nursing community with a warm, attentive staff, per limited family feedback.
3
The Stratford
4 (10 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Stratford draws mixed reviews, with some families praising attentive staff while others report cleanliness and supervision concerns.
4
Parkview Health & Rehabilitation Center
4 (111 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 108 units
5
Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill
3.4 (112 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 108 units
Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill holds a 3.5 out of 5 rating from 111 Google reviews, with no detailed reviewer comments available.

What families say about skilled nursing in Chapel Hill

Counted across the review summaries of 5 Chapel Hill communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Caring, attentive staff stands out most often, noted at 71% of the seven communities, while communication with families and building and grounds each come up at 43%. Communication with families also appears heavily on the concern side, at 86%, alongside cost and billing at 86%, with staff attitude and building upkeep each mentioned at 14%.

Praised most

Caring, attentive staff 60%
Medical and nursing care 40%
Communication with families 20%
Building and grounds 20%
Safety and security 20%

Concerns raised

Communication with families 80%
Cost and billing 80%
Staff attitude 20%
Building and upkeep 20%

“I have lived here for fifteen years. It is a delightful place with many activities both within Carol Woods and in the Chapel Hill community.”
Mary, on Carol Woods, Oct 2025

Skilled Nursing in Chapel Hill: the figures

•4 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 4.3 out of 5: 3 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
•Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (5), emergency call system (5), 24-hour staff (5), medication management (5), housekeeping (5), on-site nurse (rn) (5).

How families pay for skilled nursing in North Carolina

Most families in North Carolina cover assisted living, memory care and independent living out of pocket at first, often drawing on savings, retirement income and, when needed, proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, where a policy exists, can offset part of the monthly cost, though families should check the policy's terms since coverage for assisted living versus memory care can differ. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that helps pay for the cost of care, and it is worth asking a VA representative whether a particular community's services meet the program's requirements.

The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in North Carolina.

Skilled Nursing near Chapel Hill

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

City	Communities	RatingAverage rating	Distance
Durham8.7 mi	33	4.1 / 5	8.7 mi
Pittsboro11.4 mi	5	4.8 / 5	11.4 mi
Apex14.9 mi	12	4.5 / 5	14.9 mi
Cary16.5 mi	32	4.5 / 5	16.5 mi
Holly Springs21.1 mi	5	4.3 / 5	21.1 mi
Raleigh22.3 mi	50	4.1 / 5	22.3 mi
Fuquay Varina26.5 mi	5	4.1 / 5	26.5 mi
Burlington27.1 mi	34	4.2 / 5	27.1 mi

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About these figures

Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 5 communities listed in Chapel Hill, 336 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.

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Skilled Nursing in Chapel Hill: Common Questions

How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

MyLivingChoice lists 5 skilled nursing long term care communities in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Chapel Hill are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include The Cedars Of Chapel Hill (5★, 8 ratings), Carol Woods (4.7★, 95 ratings), Parkview Health & Rehabilitation Center (4★, 111 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Chapel Hill?

Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Chapel Hill has assisted living (10 communities), at-home care (10 communities), independent living (6 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), memory care (4 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Chapel Hill?

Families rate Chapel Hill skilled nursing long term care communities 4.2 out of 5 on average, across 336 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Chapel Hill skilled nursing long term care communities?

Across the review summaries of 5 Chapel Hill communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 60%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 40%), communication with families (mentioned for 20%). The most common concerns are communication with families (80%), cost and billing (80%), staff attitude (20%).

How do Chapel Hill nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?

4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Chapel Hill carry an overall star rating, averaging 4.3 out of 5. 3 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.