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Unc Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center of Apex
911 South Hughes Street, Apex, NC 27502 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 345508
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At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★★★ 5 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 5 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 0 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 5
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- May 22, 2025
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 2.9 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | May 22, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | April 18, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 0 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
5 health citations across 1 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
April 6, 2023: 5 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/04/2023 |
| E | F-0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/04/2023 |
| D | F-0761 | 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, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/04/2023 |
| D | F-0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/04/2023 |
| D | F-0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/04/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations across 3 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2025 | D | K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/01/2025 |
| 04/18/2024 | F | K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2024 |
| 04/06/2023 | F | K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/09/2023 |
| 04/06/2023 | F | K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/09/2023 |
| 04/06/2023 | D | K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/09/2023 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
No fines or payment denials published for this facility in the CMS Penalties file (last 3 years).
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.62 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.11 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.96 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.55 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 4.2 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.59 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 25.2 | 49 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 30.4 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Rex Hospital INC
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Not published
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 107
- Average residents per day
- 83.5
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- December 11, 2000
- County/parish
- Wake
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
35 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE NEW TRUSTEES OF THE REX HOSPITAL INC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ANDERSON, KEVIN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ARROWOOD, CATHARINE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BRYANT, WILLIAM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| COLLINS, ANN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| EWEND, MATTHEW | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FISCUS, LYNNE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FITZPATRICK, MELISSA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LINDSAY, JEFFREY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MATTHEWS, DAYATRA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MCNEILL, CARYN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MILLS, DAVID | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| OAKES, ROBERT | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PAGE, CRISTEN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PEARSON, MARILYN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SANDNER, JASON | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SCARBOROUGH, TAMMY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SETLIFF, MICHAEL | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KOLACZ, NICOLE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MATHEW, BENJAMIN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SETLIFF, MICHAEL | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| TEMPKE, ROY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| UDAYAKUMAR, MEERA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CAROLL, ELLEN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HESS, MICHAEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LIVINGSTON, CHARLENE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| THANANOPAVARN, PAUL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| THE NEW TRUSTEES OF THE REX HOSPITAL INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CAROLL, ELLEN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HESS, MICHAEL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LIVINGSTON, CHARLENE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MATHEW, BENJAMIN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| THANANOPAVARN, PAUL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Unc Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center of Apex. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- DHSR Complaint Intake Unit: File a Complaint. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.