The Best Nursing Homes in
Waynesville, NC
Top-rated subacute rehab and skilled nursing facilities in Waynesville ranked by our Placet Trust Index. We prioritize RN staffing levels, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes.
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Reviewed
14
Total Beds
230
Avg Star Rating
2.7
Safety Warnings
1
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Best Rated
Best Rated by CMS Stars
The highest-rated nursing homes and rehab facilities in Waynesville, NC, ranked by CMS stars with RN staffing and Placet Trust Index as tie-breakers.
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No Federal Fines on Record
Facilities in Waynesville, NC with no federal CMS civil monetary penalties on record, sorted by staffing strength and Trust Index.
Trach / Vent
High-Acuity Trach & Vent Placements
High-acuity rehab facilities in Waynesville, NC that list tracheostomy or ventilator capability, ranked by staffing and quality.
Memory Care
Memory Care & Dementia Units
Facilities in Waynesville, NC that list dementia or memory-care capability, ranked by Trust Index and staffing.
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab Placements
Facilities in Waynesville, NC that list cardiac rehab programming, ranked by Placet Trust Index and CMS quality metrics.
The Top 5 Leaderboard
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McCracken Rest Home
Smoky Mountain Health And Rehabilitation Center
Skyland Terrace And Rehabilitation
Chestnut Park Retirement Center
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Common Questions about
Care in Waynesville
What is the highest-rated nursing home in Waynesville?
According to our data-driven quality matching, McCracken Rest Home is the top-ranked facility in Waynesville, with a Placet Trust Index of 4.1/5.0. This score weighs RN staffing hours, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes — not just CMS stars alone.
How many Waynesville facilities have active safety warnings?
Currently, 1 out of 14 reviewed facilities in Waynesville carry a formal CMS safety warning icon. These facilities are statistically more likely to have recurring deficiency citations.
Which facilities are best for post-surgical rehab?
For patients requiring intensive physical therapy, we recommend facilities with higher-than-average RN staffing. Check the top 5 leaderboard are optimized for faster clinical authorization and discharge.