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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Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
3609 Bond Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 · Wake County
Tower Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers skilled, compassionate short term care and long term nursing home care in Raleigh, NC, with 24/7 nursing care and monitoring.
50
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 49% full — availability is generally good.
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 below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Raleigh
Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Raleigh, NC, with 180 certified beds and an average of about 88 residents per day. It operates as part of the Principle Long Term Care network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.73 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.90 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 44.9%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $15,593 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.73 hrs/resident/day)
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
- 180
- Avg. residents/day
- 88
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Principle Long Term Care
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 345513
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
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
- 3.73
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.90
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.9%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 9
- Federal fines
- 2 ($15,593)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2025-03-20
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (42 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-05Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
2026-03-05Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-03-20Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2025-03-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
2025-03-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
2025-03-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
2025-03-20Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
2025-03-20Severity 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…
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-06 | Fine | $7,796 |
| 2023-07-06 | Fine | $7,797 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
3609 Bond Street, Raleigh, NC
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
How much does Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center cost?
Tower Nursing 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.
What is Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.73 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 44.9% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 42 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-20). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 49% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offer?
Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Raleigh, NC offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 180 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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