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14 licensed nursing homes in Durham, NC
Updated October 21, 2026
7.5Strong

Hillcrest Convalescent Center

1417 W Pettigrew Street, Durham, NC 27705

Hillcrest Convalescent Center brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 1.30 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (31%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer (bedsore) rate is 20.3% — well above the national median of about 7%.

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7.8Strong

Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center

1515 W Pettigrew Street, Durham, NC 27705

Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Mobility-decline rate is 26.3% — meaning that share of long-stay residents lost ability to move between measurements (above the national median of about 17%).

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2.8Concerns

PruittHealth-Durham

3100 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705

PruittHealth-Durham brings 0.73 RN hours per resident daily. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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2.0Concerns

University Health and Rehabilitation Center

411 S Lasalle Street, Durham, NC 27705

University Health and Rehabilitation Center brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5). There are 3 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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3.1Concerns

Accordius Health at Rose Manor LLC

4230 North Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27704

Accordius Health at Rose Manor LLC has 1 federal fine(s) on record and a Palmelle trust score of 37/100. We don't have date context on those fines, so ask when they visit.

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0.1Concerns

Southpoint Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

6000 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC 27713

Southpoint Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center carries a critical abuse finding, marked by a federal icon for substantiated abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. However, the facility is performing worse than national benchmarks for registered nurse hours per resident, meaning less RN coverage on the floor, and has a higher rate of nursing staff turnover, leading to frequent staff changes.

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1.3Concerns

Carver Living Center

303 East Carver Street, Durham, NC 27704

Carver Living Center is operating with a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, a number that reflects serious systemic issues. Registered nurse coverage is far below the national average at 0.51 hours per resident daily, which means less experienced staff are often the primary point of contact.

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5.2Mixed

Treyburn Rehabilitation Center

2059 Torredge Road, Durham, NC 27712

Treyburn Rehabilitation Center shows a clear split between resident outcomes and the foundational elements of care. Their Quality Measures rating stands at a strong 5.0 stars, translating to good results for residents on things like preventing new bedsores or maintaining weight.

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3.7Concerns

Croasdaile Village

2600 Croasdaile Farm Parkway, Durham, NC 27705

Croasdaile Village holds a 4.0-star overall rating with solid health inspection results, but serious issues exist regarding resident safety and physical decline. However, the facility falls significantly short on measures of quality, with residents losing mobility at a rate far above the national average, suggesting a lack of active programs to maintain strength.

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8.0Strong

The Forest At Duke Inc

2701 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 27705

The Forest At Duke Inc brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.04 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

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4.2Concerns

PruittHealth-Carolina Point

5935 Mount Sinai Road, Durham, NC 27705

PruittHealth-Carolina Point shows quality measures that are better than average, but the underlying operational data points to significant problems. The facility has only 1 registered nurse on staff for every two residents per day, meaning you can press the call button at 2 am and it might take a while for anyone to respond, while nursing turnover hovers near 60%, meaning staff are constantly leaving.

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HARVEST OF HOPE GROUP HOME

2509 LANE ST, DURHAM, NC 27707

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ADVOCARE OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC

5935 MOUNT SINAI RD, DURHAM, NC 27705

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7.8Strong

The Cedars of Chapel Hill

101 Green Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

The Cedars of Chapel Hill brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: This facility earned the highest possible health-inspection rating from CMS.

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