Carver Living Center
Durham, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345434) · 232 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $128,554 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (919) 471-3558 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carver Living Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Carver Living Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars. Nursing staff turnover was not reported in this dataset.
Carver Living Center has 4 federal fines on record totaling $128,554.00, plus 1 payment denial, according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation was indicated in this dataset.
About this facility
Carver Living Center is a 232-bed skilled nursing facility in Durham, North Carolina, with an average daily census of 175.3 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 12, 1993.
According to CMS Care Compare, Carver Living Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 1 star; staffing, 2 stars; and quality measures, 3 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this dataset.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $128,554.00, along with 1 payment denial for this facility.
Carver Living Center is part of the Cch Healthcare chain, which operates 33 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for further detail on citations and survey findings. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as most recently reported to this dataset.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Carver Living Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $128,554.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This dataset does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Carver Living Center has 232 certified beds and an average daily population of 175.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Cch Healthcare chain, which operates 33 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 12, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (1 star here), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (3 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This dataset does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 919-471-3558 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This dataset does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 919-471-3558 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345434?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.