Best Skilled Nursing in Raleigh, North Carolina

Best-rated skilled nursing in Raleigh

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

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   Gardens at Wakefield

   4.7 (122 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   Staff know residents by name and go out of their way to help, though food quality and maintenance issues come up occasionally.

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   The Cardinal at North Hills

   4.5 (97 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   Staff, amenities, and food draw consistent praise, but some reviewers cite building upkeep, pest issues, and dismissive management.

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   Falls River Village Assisted Living & Memory Care

   4.4 (20 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   Staff, especially sales director Ginger Dawson, are praised for warmth and smooth care transitions, though one account describes a decline during COVID restrictions.

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   Bloomsbury at Hayes Barton Place

   4.5 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   A clean, brand-new facility with attentive nursing, therapy, and dietary staff, though one family reported steep, unexpected cost increases.

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   Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley

   4.2 (327 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   A clean, hotel-like building with warm front-desk and therapy staff, though some describe missed therapy, skipped showers, and unmonitored medical needs.

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   Brookdale North Raleigh

   4.2 (22 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   A lively community with attentive staff, good food, and on-site PT/OT, though some cite a pest infestation and billing issues after a death.

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   Litchford Falls Health & Rehab

   3.8 (72 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   Reviews are split between reports of neglect and billing breakdowns and praise for an attentive physical and occupational therapy team.

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   Brighton Gardens of Raleigh

   3.7 (25 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   Long-serving, compassionate caregivers and good rehab outcomes contrast with reports of understaffing, unresponsive management, and sharply rising costs.

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   Perry Creek Health & Rehab

   3.7 (71 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   Many praise named nurses, CNAs, and therapists, while others report neglect, missed medications, bedsores, and theft, with some improvement noted under new management.

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    Sunrise of Raleigh

    3.5 (34 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

    Long-tenured, warm staff earn praise, while other families report unexplained injuries, medication errors, and a state-cited serious violation.

What families say about skilled nursing in Raleigh

Counted across the review summaries of 19 Raleigh communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Every one of the 19 rated communities draws praise for caring, attentive staff, and 79% are praised for medical and nursing care, with 58% noted for their buildings and grounds and 47% for activities. At the same time, staff attitude, communication with families, management, and cost and billing each come up as concerns in 53% of communities, so families should expect a mix of warm caregiving and real friction on the administrative side.

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.

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Skilled Nursing near Raleigh

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