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8200 Litchford Road Raleigh, NC 27615 · Wake County

(919) 878-7772

All 12 nursing homes in Raleigh, NC (10 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 90 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 345499 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Litchford Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Litchford Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the North Carolina average of 3.0. Inspectors issued 21 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 1 penalty, including $177,911 in fines, in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 2 out of 5; for long-term residents, 5 out of 5. Those results differ a lot, so ask about the unit your family member would be on.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.67 hours per resident per day at Litchford Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center, about the same as the North Carolina median of 3.57 (US median: 3.72). About 0.54 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.24 hours, 12% below its all-week average. 54.1% of nursing staff left within a year (North Carolina median 48.5%). 2 administrators left in the past year.

Nursing care per resident per day 3.67 hours
Above the North Carolina median of 3.57 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.54 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.24 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 54.1% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 53.3% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 2 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds90
Residents per day 85 About 95% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceMarch 2000
Part of a chainLifeworks Rehab
Legal business nameLITCHFORD OPERATOR LLC

Paying for care at Litchford Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center: Medicare and Medicaid

Litchford Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet North Carolina's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on July 10, 2026 and found 2 deficiencies, plus 4 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 21 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 21 citations at Litchford Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center across 6 inspection dates, 16 of them from complaint investigations. 3 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on December 17, 2024 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were resident rights (7) and quality of life and care (6). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident" (tag F0580, level J, December 17, 2024).

July 10, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection

EHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 27, 2026)

DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 27, 2026)

CPost nurse staffing information every day.

Potential for minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 · No revisit needed (Jul 27, 2026)

January 8, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection

DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 5, 2026)

DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 5, 2026)

DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 5, 2026)

May 8, 2025 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection

EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2025)

DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2025)

DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2025)

DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2025)

DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2025)

February 17, 2025 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection

DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2025)

DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2025)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2025)

DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2025)

DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2025)

December 17, 2024 · 4 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection

JImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Immediate jeopardy · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)

JEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Immediate jeopardy · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 16, 2025)

JEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Immediate jeopardy · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 16, 2025)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 16, 2025)

March 21, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 18, 2024)

Questions to ask on a tour of Litchford Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on December 17, 2024 under the rule on resident rights. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
  3. Several administrators left in the past year. What has changed for residents since then?
  4. CMS rates short-stay quality 2 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
  5. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  6. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

1 penalty in the last three years, including $177,911 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Dec 17, 2024 Fine $177,911

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 1/5 1/5 1/5 3/5
August 2026 2/5 2/5 2/5 2/5
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Location

Hospitals near Litchford Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 7.4 mi
    Wakemed, Raleigh Campus Raleigh
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 24m for patients treated and sent home
  • 7.5 mi
    Rex Hospital Raleigh
    Emergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 22m for patients treated and sent home
  • 7.5 mi
    Holly Hill/ Charter Behavioral Raleigh
    No ER listed in Medicare data

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley Raleigh · 6.0 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 4/5 134 beds · Medicaid
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