During the first quarter of 2026, Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center was recognized as the nursing home with the largest capacity in Wilson County, according to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
The facility reported 248 available beds, exceeding the Wilson County average by 121 beds for the same time period. An average of 85.2 residents received care at the center throughout the quarter.
CMS gave Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center an overall rating of 3 out of 5, surpassing North Carolina’s average score for nursing homes, which was 2.9.
Harmony Park at Wilson ranked second in size among area nursing homes with 110 available beds, while Wilson Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ranked third with 108 beds available.
By the close of Q1 2026, Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center had incurred two fines totaling $144,935 and was subject to three penalties.
Wilson County had one public nursing home reported in North Carolina during this period.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates show the older population in the U.S. continues to expand, while younger age groups decrease. The American population ages 65 and over grew by 13% between 2020 and 2024, as the number of those under 18 dropped by 1.7%. Over the previous century, the older population has risen sharply, from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million in 2024.
A 2021 research brief estimates that close to half, or approximately 28 million, of these individuals may require long-term care services. Furthermore, it indicates that over one-third could ultimately need nursing home support.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education organization. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center | 3 |
| 2 | Harmony Park at Wilson | 3 |
| 3 | Wilson Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 5 |
| 4 | Wilson Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 5 |
| 5 | Wilson Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | 4 |
All figures in this article come from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The original data set is available here.
