The Best Nursing Homes in
Wilmington, NC
Top-rated subacute rehab and skilled nursing facilities in Wilmington ranked by our Placet Trust Index. We prioritize RN staffing levels, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes.
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Reviewed
36
Total Beds
1,812
Avg Star Rating
2.6
Safety Warnings
3
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Best Rated
Best Rated by CMS Stars
The highest-rated nursing homes and rehab facilities in Wilmington, NC, ranked by CMS stars with RN staffing and Placet Trust Index as tie-breakers.
No Penalties
No Federal Fines on Record
Facilities in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, NC that list tracheostomy or ventilator capability, ranked by staffing and quality.
Memory Care
Memory Care & Dementia Units
Facilities in Wilmington, NC that list dementia or memory-care capability, ranked by Trust Index and staffing.
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab Placements
Facilities in Wilmington, NC that list cardiac rehab programming, ranked by Placet Trust Index and CMS quality metrics.
The Top 5 Leaderboard
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NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER REHABILITATION
Northchase Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Azalea Health & Rehab Center
Davis Health And Wellness Center At Cambridge Vill
Davis Health Care Center
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31 MoreAugust Healthcare At Wilmington
Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center
Autumn Care Of Myrtle Grove
Bradley Creek Health Center
Spring Arbor of Wilmington
The Kempton at Brightmore
The Kempton at Brightmore
Brookdale Wilmington
Cedar Cove Assisted Living
Champions Assisted Living
Morningside of Wilmington
New Hanover House
The Commons at Brightmore
Brookdale Wilmington
Cedar Cove Assisted Living
Champions Assisted Living
Morningside of Wilmington
New Hanover House
Spring Arbor of Wilmington
The Commons at Brightmore
Brookdale Wilmington
Cedar Cove Assisted Living
Champions Assisted Living
Morningside of Wilmington
New Hanover House
Spring Arbor of Wilmington
The Commons at Brightmore
The Kempton at Brightmore
Peak Resources-Wilmington, Inc
Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center
Trinity Grove
Common Questions about
Care in Wilmington
What is the highest-rated nursing home in Wilmington?
According to our data-driven quality matching, NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER REHABILITATION is the top-ranked facility in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington facilities have active safety warnings?
Currently, 3 out of 36 reviewed facilities in Wilmington 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.