Pettigrew Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Nursing Home Facility
1515 West Pettigrew Street, Durham, NC 27705
Pettigrew Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a senior care community located in Durham, NC. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Durham area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (919)286-0751.
Operated by Sovereign Healthcare Holdings, which runs 41 communities in our directory.
With 96 beds, Pettigrew Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Durham average about 52 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 85% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Durham average about 2.6 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2026 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Durham average about 4.0 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 61%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Durham County, NC.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 15 problems at Pettigrew Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 3 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Pettigrew Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 96
- Occupancy 85%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
- Annual staff turnover 61%
- Last health inspection June 2026
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