The Cardinal at North Hills
311 Garden at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC 27609 · (984) 204-8444
For profit - Limited Liability company · 15 certified beds
The Cardinal at North Hills has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 2 citations (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $7,901 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | Not available |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 10, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.September 10, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.September 10, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.September 10, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $7,901September 21, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | Not available | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | Not available | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | Not available | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | Not available | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 15 |
| Average residents per day | 9.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center Raleigh · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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- Capital Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Raleigh · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley Raleigh · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- PruittHealth-Raleigh Raleigh · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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