North Carolina Nursing Home Inspection Trends
Official government inspection records for 412 nursing facilities
Executive Summary
North Carolina has 412 nursing facilities with 8,136 inspection findings on record, including 457 serious deficiencies (J/K/L) based on official government records from 2022-2026.
Key Findings:
- 412 nursing facilities across 207 cities
- 8,136 total inspection findings
- 457 serious deficiencies (J/K/L)
- 110.9 serious deficiencies per 100 facilities
Inspection Trends by Year
| Year | Facilities Inspected | Total Deficiencies | Serious (J/K/L) | J | K | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45 | 185 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 398 | 3,529 | 198 | 156 | 40 | 2 |
| 2024 | 389 | 3,482 | 187 | 148 | 37 | 2 |
| 2023 | 342 | 802 | 42 | 34 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 | 298 | 138 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
Top Cities by Facility Count
| City | Facilities | Total Deficiencies | Serious Deficiencies | Per Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 19 | 856 | 38 | 2.0 |
| Raleigh | 11 | 521 | 21 | 1.91 |
| Durham | 10 | 398 | 18 | 1.8 |
Most Common Deficiency Categories
| Tag | Description | Total Citations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| F880 | Administration | 412 | 28 |
| F689 | Quality of Care | 398 | 45 |
Methodology
This report analyzes CMS inspection records for facilities located in North Carolina (state code: NC). Data includes all inspection records from January 1, 2022 through the most recent available data.
Data Source: CMS Nursing Home Inspect via ProPublica
Date Range: January 1, 2022 – May 31, 2026
Total Facilities: 412
Total Inspection Findings: 8,136
Definitions:
- Total Deficiencies: All inspection findings (A-L severity)
- Serious Deficiencies: J (potential harm), K (actual harm), L (immediate jeopardy)
- Per 100 Facilities: Serious count ÷ facility count × 100
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Report ID: RPT-2026-NC | Methodology | Data Sources