North Carolina · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in North Carolina
Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in North Carolina?
CMS Care Compare lists 204 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in North Carolina, out of 419 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Charlotte (10), Durham (6) and Greensboro (6). 79 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 204
- All homes in North Carolina
- 419
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 79
- Average overall stars
- 3.0
How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 374+ stars for staffing
- 82Nurse turnover below the national median
- 84No fines or payment denials
- 18Nonprofit
- 203Medicaid certified
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.
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More About This List
Read why antipsychotic use matters in dementia 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, nursing homes that accept medicaid in North Carolina, nonprofit nursing homes in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in North Carolina?
204 of the 419 CMS-certified nursing homes in North Carolina meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.
Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use in North Carolina Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Anson Health and Rehabilitation in Wadesboro (5 stars), Bellarose Nursing And Rehab in Garner (5 stars) and Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation in Cherryville (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?
FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.
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.