The Cardinal At North Hills
Raleigh, NC · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 345572) · 15 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: —
Federal fines: 1 totaling $7,901
Phone: (984) 204-8444 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Cardinal At North Hills has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of about 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 stars, though CMS staffing star data was not available in this record.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident, RN hours, or turnover percentage for The Cardinal At North Hills in the available data. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current staffing figures.
The Cardinal At North Hills has 1 federal fine on record totaling $7,901.00, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus program flag was indicated in the CMS data provided for this facility.
About this facility
The Cardinal At North Hills is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina. The facility is certified for 15 beds and reports an average daily census of 9.5 residents, making it a small facility. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and participates in the Medicare program; the data provided does not specify Medicaid participation directly.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Cardinal At North Hills holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average for North Carolina (state average 2.93). Its component ratings vary: the health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5, and CMS has not provided staffing hour or turnover figures in the data supplied, so a staffing star rating cannot be confirmed here.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $7,901.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was indicated in the provided data.
The facility is part of the Kisco Senior Living chain, which operates 2 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.0. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as this profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided at time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Cardinal At North Hills has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is listed as a Medicare provider; Medicaid participation is not specified in the available data, so families should verify directly with the facility at 9842048444.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported total nurse hours, RN hours, or turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $7,901.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was present in the data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 15 beds and reports an average daily census of 9.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Kisco Senior Living chain, which operates 2 facilities with an average rating of 3.0.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on 2017-06-28.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility's health inspection rating is 4, QM rating is 1, and staffing rating was not available in the data.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9842048444 to confirm and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9842048444 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full and current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345572?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.