North Carolina · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in North Carolina
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in North Carolina?
CMS Care Compare lists 400 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in North Carolina, out of 419 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Charlotte (16), Greensboro (11) and Durham (10). 140 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 400
- All homes in North Carolina
- 419
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 140
- Average overall stars
- 2.9
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 398Also Medicare certified
- 46Nonprofit
- 9Government-owned
- 169No fines or payment denials
- 35Has a family council
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how Medicaid pays for nursing home care. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in North Carolina. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for North Carolina: highest-rated nursing homes in North Carolina, nonprofit nursing homes in North Carolina, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in North Carolina?
400 of the 419 CMS-certified nursing homes in North Carolina meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid in North Carolina Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Abernathy Laurels in Newton (5 stars), Alpine Health and Rehabilitation of Asheboro in Asheboro (5 stars) and Anson Health and Rehabilitation in Wadesboro (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
What Are North Carolina's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
North Carolina lists an asset limit of $2,000 (individual); $3,000 (couple) for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in North Carolina?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. North Carolina's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.