Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing
Murphy, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345190) · 134 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (828) 835-7580 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing reports total nurse staffing of about 3.40 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.0%.
Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing has no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus status noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Murphy, Cherokee County, North Carolina, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since January 1979. The facility maintains 134 certified beds with an average daily census of 112.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. This overall score is built from a 4-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 3-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.40 hours per resident per day, including about 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00, and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with this listing in the provided data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
No chain affiliation data is provided for this facility. Families should independently verify current ratings, inspection findings, and any updates by visiting Medicare Care Compare directly, as CMS data is updated periodically and this profile reflects the data vintage supplied.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.40 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 37.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS shows zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the provided data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 134 certified beds with an average daily census of 112.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data is provided in the available records.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 15, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — and this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at (828) 835-7580 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (828) 835-7580 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345190?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.