University Health And Rehabilitation Center
Durham, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345070) · 126 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $129,754
Phone: (919) 383-5521 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University Health And Rehabilitation 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 1 star.
University Health And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 1 star. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.2%.
University Health And Rehabilitation Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $129,754.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
University Health And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit, limited liability company-owned nursing home in Durham, North Carolina, certified since September 1973. It has 126 certified beds and an average daily census of 103.7 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, its staffing rating is 1 star, and its quality measure rating is 4 stars.
Total nurse staffing hours are reported at 3.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 62.2%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $129,754.00, and 0 payment denials on record for this facility.
The facility is part of the Lifeworks Rehab chain, which includes 64 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.1 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 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 3.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 star; nursing turnover is 62.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $129,754.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the data provided, no abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 126 certified beds with an average daily census of 103.7 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 Lifeworks Rehab chain, which has 64 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 1, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9193835521 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 9193835521 for more information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345070?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.