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14 licensed nursing homes in Wilmington, NC
Updated October 21, 2026
8.5Strong

Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center

2006 South 16th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.79 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 24.6% — above the national median of about 10%.

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3.2Concerns

Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

3015 Enterprise Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405

Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), 0.76 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (40%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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0.0

Davis Health Care Center

1011 Porters Neck Road, Wilmington, NC 28411

Davis Health Care Center brings 0.61 RN hours per resident daily. There are 2 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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3.7Concerns

August Healthcare at Wilmington

820 Wellington Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401

August Healthcare at Wilmington 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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3.4Concerns

Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center

121 Racine Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403

Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center holds an overall rating of 2.0 out of 5, with health inspections reflecting that low score. While resident outcomes on quality measures are stronger than average, indicating better results for issues like healing and pain, the facility falls below national averages in crucial areas of care.

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0.0

Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove

5725 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 28412

Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove has a critical 1 out of 5 CMS overall rating and a 1 out of 5 health inspection score, alongside a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Registered nurse hours are below the national average at 0.59 per day, meaning fewer nurses are available when critical situations arise.

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1.7Concerns

Peak Resources-Wilmington, Inc

2305 Silver Stream Lane, Wilmington, NC 28401

This facility holds a 1-star overall rating and a 1-star score for health inspections, with its staffing rating also at 1-star, suggesting critical gaps in care. Residents are given anti-anxiety and sleep medications at 25.5%, far above the national average, and their antipsychotic rate is also worse than national figures, raising questions about sedation.

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0.0

Trinity Grove

631 Junction Creek Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412

Trinity Grove holds a 3.0 overall rating, a number that doesn't capture the serious tension in its record. There are four federal fines on record, though we cannot tell if they are recent or from years ago.

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3.4Concerns

Azalea Health & Rehab Center

3800 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28412

Azalea Health & Rehab Center carries a 2-star overall rating from CMS, a signal of significant challenges. While overall staffing and quality measures sit at an average 3-star, registered nurse hours per resident are below the national average, meaning less direct RN presence when needed.

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7.2Solid

Davis Health and Wellness Center at Cambridge Vill

83 Cavalier Drive STE 200, Wilmington, NC 28405

Davis Health and Wellness Center at Cambridge Vill brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 1.53 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay catheter rate is 13.7% — well above the national median of about 1.5%.

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9.2Excellent

Bradley Creek Health Center

740 Diamond Shoals Road, Wilmington, NC 28403

Bradley Creek Health Center brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), 1.38 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse coverage is 1.38 hours per resident per day — well above the recommended minimum of 0.75 and on par with high-end facilities.

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630 CAROLINA BAY OPCO LLC

740 DIAMOND SHOALS RD, WILMINGTON, NC 28403

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BRITTHAVEN, INC.

221 SUMMER REST RD, WILMINGTON, NC 28405

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CRYSTAL MEADOWS ESTATES, LLC

4173 HEARTHSIDE DRIVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28412

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