About GlenaireGlenaire is located at 4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary, NC, reachable at (919) 460-8095. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 71.0 certified beds and serves an average of 64 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1993-09-24. Notably, Glenaire has maintained a perfect 5-star overall rating for all five years from 2022 to 2026, placing it among the top-performing facilities in NC.
#90 of 14703 nationally – #3 of 418 in North Carolina
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Glenaire is a strong choice for families in the Cary, NC area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★4 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightGlenaire currently provides 6 hours 1 minute of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 42 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 5 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is 33.3%, near the national average.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours5 hours 9 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours23 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 4 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $3,260. One substantiated complaint was recorded across the 5-year period.
Nationally, Glenaire ranks 90th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 97.2/100), placing it in the top 5% nationwide. Within NC, it ranks 3rd out of 418 nursing homes. In Cary, it ranks 1st out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #367 nationally and RN hours rank #4,938 nationally (#91 in NC).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
NC State Rank
Note
2022
6.15
#344 / 14,703
#9 / 418
Top 5%
2023
5.17
#897 / 14,703
#27 / 418
Top 10%
2024
6.11
#332 / 14,703
#13 / 418
Top 5%
2025
5.83
#470 / 14,703
#22 / 418
Top 5%
2026
6.02
#367 / 14,703
#12 / 418
Top 5%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
NC State Rank
Note
2022
0.53
#8,032 / 14,703
#173 / 418
Below average
2023
0.77
#3,656 / 14,703
#76 / 418
Top 25%
2024
0.43
#9,764 / 14,703
#234 / 418
Below average
2025
0.70
#4,776 / 14,703
#89 / 418
Above average
2026
0.70
#4,938 / 14,703
#91 / 418
Above average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Glenaire is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1993-09-24. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (919) 460-8095 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Glenaire holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (5★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 97.2/100, placing it #90 of 14703 facilities nationally and #3 of 418 in North Carolina. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Glenaire receives a reported average of 6 hours 1 minute of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 42 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 25 minutes; Nurse Aide — 3 hours 54 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 5 hours 9 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 5 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 33.3%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 4 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $3,260. One substantiated complaint was recorded across the 5-year period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 18.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Glenaire ranks 90th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 97.2/100), placing it in the top 5% nationwide. Within NC, it ranks 3rd out of 418 nursing homes. In Cary, it ranks 1st out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #367 nationally and RN hours rank #4,938 nationally (#91 in NC). Our composite quality score of 97.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Cary, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/north_carolina/cary/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.