Greensboro Senior AdvisorBy Greensboro Senior Advisor Care Team · October 1, 2026
Ask the case manager for the list of facilities with beds that take your parent's coverage, then compare CMS ratings, staffing and short-stay measures. Distance matters: daily visits help recovery.
The day the list arrives
Discharge planning moves quickly. A case manager hands the family a list of nursing homes with open skilled beds, and a decision is expected within hours. Families who have done a little homework before that moment make better choices.
Start by confirming that your parent was admitted as an inpatient for at least three days, because Original Medicare covers skilled nursing rehab only after a qualifying inpatient stay. Time under observation status does not count. Medicare Advantage plans have their own rules and networks.
The closest certified homes to Cone Health's main campus
These are the ten CMS-certified nursing homes nearest to Cone Health's licensed address on North Elm Street, by straight-line distance:
| Nursing home | City | Miles | CMS overall | Nurse hours per resident-day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Place Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation | Greensboro | 0.2 | 3 of 5 | 3.41 |
| Heartland Living & Rehab @ The Moses H Cone Mem Hosp | Greensboro | 0.3 | 4 of 5 | 3.70 |
| Blumenthal Health and Rehabilitation Center | Greensboro | 2.9 | Not rated by CMS | 3.63 |
| Piedmont Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation | Greensboro | 3.6 | 1 of 5 | 3.20 |
| Maple Grove Health and Rehabilitation Center | Greensboro | 3.6 | 5 of 5 | 3.53 |
| WhiteStone: A Masonic and Eastern Star Community | Greensboro | 3.8 | 4 of 5 | 4.37 |
| Guilford Health Care Center | Greensboro | 3.9 | 2 of 5 | 3.51 |
| Greenhaven Health and Rehabilitation Center | Greensboro | 4.9 | 3 of 5 | 3.38 |
| Friends Homes at Guilford | Greensboro | 5.7 | 4 of 5 | 5.52 |
| Camden Health and Rehabilitation | Greensboro | 6.0 | 5 of 5 | 3.99 |
Source: CMS Care Compare Provider Information, data as of October 1, 2026. Distances are straight lines between geocoded addresses, not drive times.
What to compare in an afternoon
For rehab, the most relevant CMS figures are the short-stay quality measures, especially the share of residents who return to the hospital and the share who improve in function, along with nurse staffing and therapy staffing. The overall star rating is a useful screen but blends long-stay measures too.
Each facility page on this site shows the latest inspection, deficiency counts, staffing hours and turnover against the three-county median. Five minutes per home is enough to set aside any with recent serious problems.
Questions to ask on the phone
Call the admissions office of your top two or three choices. Ask how many therapy sessions a day a typical rehab patient receives, whether therapists work weekends, how soon after arrival the first therapy session happens, and how discharge planning starts.
Ask too what happens if rehab turns into a long stay: whether the home accepts NC Medicaid in the same bed, and how the business office helps with the application. Those answers matter if recovery is slower than hoped.
If you disagree with the discharge
Medicare patients receive a notice called the Important Message from Medicare, which explains how to appeal a discharge you believe is too early. The appeal goes to an independent reviewer, and the hospital must explain the process.
If the plan sends your parent to rehab and you are unsure about the facility, say so before transport is booked. Ask for a second choice, and ask the case manager to note your preferences in the order you gave them.
Rehab outside Greensboro
Families living in High Point, Asheboro or Reidsville may prefer a rehab facility near home rather than near the hospital. That is a reasonable choice. Our nursing home directory filters by city and sorts by CMS rating.
Medicare covers rehab in any certified skilled nursing facility with a bed; distance from the hospital does not matter for coverage, but network rules do for Medicare Advantage.
What to pack and bring
Bring a current medication list, insurance cards, a copy of any health care power of attorney, comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes for therapy, hearing aids and glasses with labels, and a few familiar items.
Introduce yourself to the unit manager and the social worker on the first day, and ask when the first care plan meeting will be. Families who stay involved from day one usually get better communication throughout the stay.
After rehab
Plan the next step during the first week, not the last. If home is the goal, ask for a home safety evaluation and home health referral. If an adult care home is likely, start looking now, using DHSR's star ratings and inspection documents.
Medicare coverage ends when skilled needs end, often well before the 100-day maximum, and the home must give written notice. Families who have a plan ready avoid a rushed second decision.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Medicare pay for rehab?
Up to 100 days per benefit period after a qualifying inpatient stay, in full for 20 days and with coinsurance after, only while daily skilled care is needed.
Can we choose any nursing home?
You can choose among facilities that have a bed and accept your coverage.
What if the home is far from family?
Weigh distance seriously; frequent visits help recovery and let you spot problems early.
What if rehab becomes a long stay?
The resident pays privately or applies for NC Medicaid; ask whether the home accepts Medicaid in the same bed.
Does Kindred Hospital count as rehab?
Kindred and Select Specialty in Greensboro are long-term acute care hospitals for patients who need hospital-level care for longer; they are different from nursing home rehab.
Can rehab start before the hospital stay ends?
Therapy usually begins in the hospital; the rehab facility continues it after transfer.
