Apex, NC · 107 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Apex's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
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Perry Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center
5201 Clarks Fork Drive Nw, Raleigh, NC 27616 · Wake County
The Gold Standard for Short-Term Recovery and Long-Term Care. LifeWorks Rehab - a clinically proven approach customized to your needs.
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UnratedHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates unrated.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 93% full (123 of 132 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A Raleigh skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating
Perry Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Raleigh, NC, with 132 certified beds and an average of about 123 residents per day. It operates as part of the Lifeworks Rehab network.
This community does not yet carry a Medicare overall star rating — often the case for newer facilities or those with a recent ownership change. We recommend requesting its most recent state survey directly.
Staff provide about 3.77 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.55 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 67.2%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $326,170 in the recent record. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Not yet assigned a federal overall star rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.77 hrs/resident/day)
- •High staff turnover (67.2%)
- •$326,170 in federal fines
- •In the CMS Special Focus Facility program
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Raleigh options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 132
- Avg. residents/day
- 123
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Lifeworks Rehab
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 345529
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall ratingNot yet rated
Health inspectionsNot yet rated
StaffingNot yet rated
Quality measuresNot yet rated
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,720–$11,320/mo (median $9,740) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Raleigh prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.77
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.55
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 67.2%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (Special Focus Facility). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 5
- Federal fines
- 3 ($326,170)
- Total penalties
- 5
- Last standard survey
- 2026-02-12
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (85 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-03Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2026-03-03Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy 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, compar…
2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-08-20Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
2025-08-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
2025-08-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-24 | Fine | $111,432 |
| 2025-02-24 | Payment denial | — |
| 2024-06-06 | Fine | $177,132 |
| 2024-06-06 | Payment denial | — |
| 2023-11-30 | Fine | $37,606 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Chef-prepared meals
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
Location
5201 Clarks Fork Drive Nw, Raleigh, NC
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Perry Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center
How much does Perry Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center cost?
Perry Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Raleigh, NC area typically runs $8,720–$11,320 per month (median $9,740, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
How is the staffing at Perry Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.77 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 67.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Perry Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Perry Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center has 85 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Perry Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 93% full (123 of 132 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Perry Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center offer?
Perry Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center in Raleigh, NC offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 132 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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