Northchase Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Wilmington, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345119) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $7,901
Phone: (910) 791-3451 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northchase Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Northchase reports total nurse staffing of about 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 39.8%. Its CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Northchase has 1 federal fine on record totaling $7,901.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided do not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Northchase Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a 140-bed nursing home in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, with an average daily census of 128.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 1, 1979.
According to CMS Care Compare, Northchase holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measures rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $7,901.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials recorded. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided.
Northchase is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain, which operates 40 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 out of 5. CMS data indicate no change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Northchase has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Northchase is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours, with a staffing turnover rate of 39.8% and a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $7,901.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided do not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Northchase.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Northchase has 140 certified beds and an average daily census of 128.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain, which operates 40 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Northchase has been certified since August 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Northchase scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data do not specify service lines like short-term rehab; please contact the facility at 9107913451 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided don't cover tour details; contact Northchase at 9107913451 and review its full record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345119?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.