Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Goldsboro, North Carolina
1 of 3 nursing homes in Goldsboro (33%) meet our strict criteria. The North Carolina statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
2.7
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
474
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$173,812 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
24 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Goldsboro, North Carolina, is adequate, with only 33% of facilities recommended. Families should be aware of one facility with significant fines totaling $167,242, while the top-rated option, Goldsboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, holds a B+ rating.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 Goldsboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (80) — Goldsboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center excels with a Trust Score of 80/100 and a solid CMS rating of 4 stars. Their B+ grade reflects a commitment to quality care in a comfortable 130-bed environment, making it an excellent choice for those seeking reliable rehabilitation services.
The other 2 Goldsboro facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 2 have fines totaling $173K.
Recommended
Goldsboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center excels with a Trust Score of 80/100 and a solid CMS rating of 4 stars. Their B+ grade reflects a commitment to quality care in a comfortable 130-bed environment, making it an excellent choice for those seeking reliable rehabilitation services.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Goldsboro Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.54 | 0.40 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 2.7 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 7 | 19.7 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 2 Have fines totaling $173,812
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Goldsboro Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Goldsboro's city average is 2.7 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
2 of 3 Goldsboro facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Goldsboro avg is 24 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Goldsboro facilities average 19.7 deficiencies per inspection
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Goldsboro at a Glance
Good News
- 1 facility meets our strict criteria — 33% of the market
- 1 facility with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 1 facility carries Grade F — a significant share
- $173K in total fines across 2 facilities
- Worst facility has $167K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 44.3 (dragged down by 1 F-grade)
- 67% for-profit, 0% non-profit, 33% government
- 19.7 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Goldsboro, NC are recommended?
1 of 3 nursing homes in Goldsboro (33%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Goldsboro "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Goldsboro?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.