Nursing Home in Durham, NC · CMS Data August 2026

Carver Living Center

How Does Carver Living Center Rate?

Carver Living Center is a 232-bed for-profit nursing home in Durham, NC. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.6 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on May 14, 2026, cited 4 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating: 1 of 5
Nursing per resident per day: 3.6 hours
Deficiencies at last inspection: 4
Certified beds: 232

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

303 East Carver Street
Durham, NC 27704

1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for Carver Living Center
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	1 of 5	Much below average
Health inspections	1 of 5	Much below average
Staffing	2 of 5	Below average
Quality measures	3 of 5	Average
Quality for long-stay residents	3 of 5	Average
Quality for short-stay residents	3 of 5	Average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Staffing and Turnover

Staffing at Carver Living Center and the national median
Measure	This home	National median
Total nursing hours per resident per day	3.6 hours	3.7 hours
Registered nurse hours per resident per day	0.5 hours	0.6 hours
Nurse aide hours per resident per day	2.0 hours	2.2 hours
Total nursing hours per resident on weekends	3.2 hours	3.3 hours

Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Carver Living Center
Last standard health inspection	May 14, 2026
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	4
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	1
Fines in the past 3 years	4 totaling $128,554
Payment denials in the past 3 years	1

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Carver Living Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Carver Living Center
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	13%	13%	Lower than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	13%	18%	Lower than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	1.3%	2.8%	Lower than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	6.0%	4.2%	Higher than the national median
Lost too much weight	2.7%	4.7%	Lower than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	1.2%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	14%	13%	Higher than the national median

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About the Home

Facts about Carver Living Center
Certified beds	232
Average residents per day	175
Ownership	For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name	CARVER HEALTHCARE LLC
Chain or affiliated group	CCH HEALTHCARE (33 homes)
Certified for	Medicare and Medicaid
First certified	April 1993
Councils	Resident council and family council

Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and North Carolina's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (1-800-662-7030) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in North Carolina.