Carol Woods
Chapel Hill, NC · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 345199) · 30 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (919) 968-4511 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carol Woods in Chapel Hill, NC has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the North Carolina state average of about 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Carol Woods reports total nurse staffing of about 4.92 hours per resident per day, including 1.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.1%.
Carol Woods has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Carol Woods is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina. The facility has been Medicare-certified since January 1980 and has 30 certified beds, with an average of 27.9 residents. It participates in the Medicare program.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Carol Woods holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the North Carolina state average overall rating of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of approximately 4.92 hours per resident per day, including 1.79 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.1%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. There is no record of a change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No chain affiliation information was provided in this data set.
Families researching this facility should independently verify current details, including staffing, inspection findings, and any recent penalty history, directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Carol Woods has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS data lists Carol Woods as a Medicare provider; for confirmation of Medicaid participation, contact the facility at 9199684511 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.92 hours per resident per day, including 1.79 RN hours per resident per day, with 35.1% nursing staff turnover and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for Carol Woods.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Carol Woods.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Carol Woods has 30 certified beds and an average of 27.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Carol Woods is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Carol Woods was first approved for certification on January 30, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (5/5 for Carol Woods), health inspections (4/5), staffing (5/5), and quality measures (5/5), each reflecting different aspects of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 9199684511 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9199684511 to arrange a visit and ask about specific services.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Carol Woods' current CMS ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345199?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.