The Arbor
Pittsboro, NC · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 345539) · 16 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $6,350
Phone: (919) 545-2690 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Arbor holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
The Arbor provides 4.46 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.20 RN hours per resident per day, with a reported nursing turnover rate of 0.0% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
The Arbor has 2 federal fines on record totaling $6,350.00, with no payment denials; CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
The Arbor is a small, non-profit nursing home in Pittsboro, Chatham County, North Carolina, certified for Medicare with 16 certified beds and an average daily census of 11.6 residents. The facility has been Medicare-certified since September 2006 and has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, The Arbor holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its component ratings are equally strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.46 hours per resident per day, including 1.20 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 0.0%, indicating no measured turnover in the reporting period.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines against The Arbor totaling $6,350.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program in the data provided.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as this profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Arbor has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above North Carolina's state average of 2.93 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The data lists The Arbor as a Medicare provider; contact the facility at 9195452690 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm Medicaid participation.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The Arbor reports 4.46 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.20 RN hours, with 0.0% nursing turnover and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $6,350.00 against The Arbor, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility status for The Arbor.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Arbor is certified for 16 beds with an average daily census of 11.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The Arbor is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The Arbor has been certified since September 28, 2006.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; The Arbor scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 9195452690 or check Medicare Care Compare for service specifics.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact The Arbor at 9195452690 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review The Arbor's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345539?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.