ElderGrade
A

93/100

Excellent

Unc Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center Of Apex

911 South Hughes Street, Apex, NC 27502

CMS 5/5 stars #2 of 20 in Wake County (919) 363-6011
Certified beds
107
Occupancy
78%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • No citations recorded in the last 3 years

Staffing

26/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.92 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.11 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 25% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.62 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.11 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.20 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 25.20%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: May 22, 2025 (1 year ago). That inspection produced no citations — the findings below are older.

E Apr 6, 2023 F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 6, 2023 F0919

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 6, 2023 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 6, 2023 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 6, 2023 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure 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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
ANDERSON, KEVIN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ARROWOOD, CATHARINE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BRYANT, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
COLLINS, ANN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
EWEND, MATTHEW Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
FISCUS, LYNNE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
FITZPATRICK, MELISSA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LINDSAY, JEFFREY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MATTHEWS, DAYATRA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MCNEILL, CARYN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MILLS, DAVID Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
OAKES, ROBERT Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR

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Common questions about Unc Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center Of Apex

What is the ElderGrade for Unc Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center Of Apex? +

Unc Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center Of Apex holds an ElderGrade of A (93 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Unc Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center Of Apex? +

Residents receive an average of 4.62 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Unc Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center Of Apex been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 5 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Unc Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center Of Apex accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Unc Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center Of Apex is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.