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Unc Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center Of Apex

Unc Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center Of Apex is a nursing home community in Apex, NC.

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911 South Hughes Street, Apex, NC 27502

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.6 from 46 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Unc Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center Of Apex

common 14 reviews mention this

Cleanliness stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe the facility as clean and well maintained.

A recurring point in the reviews is that the building feels clean and cared for, with visitors noting fresh, clean smells and thorough cleaning when they stop by. Several reviewers also mention well-kept grounds and that the facility looks updated or well managed. Even some less favorable reviews acknowledge cleanliness and lighting as positives, even while criticizing other parts of care.

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Rehab therapy receives strong praise

Physical and occupational therapy is a bright spot residents point to for progress.

Many reviewers specifically call out physical and occupational therapy as effective, including therapists who are described as very good. Several families connect therapy to tangible recovery, like leaving with improved mobility or making progress after injuries. Even when other experiences were mixed, residents frequently return to PT/OT as the part that worked best for them.

common 18 reviews mention this

Caring staff is a frequent theme

Across reviews, residents describe staff as caring, attentive, and responsive.

A large share of the feedback centers on staff interactions, with reviewers describing kindness, professionalism, and support during recovery and daily routines. Families also mention communication as a strength, saying questions were answered promptly and staff showed compassion and respect. That said, a smaller number of reviews raise concerns about communication at times or describe staff behavior as unkind, which affects how consistent the experience feels.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Food quality is inconsistent

Food draws mixed feedback, with several reviewers calling it disappointing or arriving cold.

Dining shows up both as a concern and as a secondary frustration tied to daily routines. Some reviewers describe meals arriving cold or not being handled in a way that keeps food warm, while others characterize the overall food quality as poor. A few people mention tasty food or food that was acceptable during rehab, but the negative comments are recurring enough that it stands out as an area to watch.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Staffing levels and wait times

Some residents and families report staffing strain leading to delays and unmet needs.

Several negative reviews describe understaffing during skilled nursing, including long waits for assistance and situations where call lights were not answered quickly. One reviewer also links staffing concerns to residents being neglected or left in distress, while another mentions difficulties getting help around meals. These accounts contrast with other reviews that highlight attentive care, but the staffing criticism appears often enough to be a clear risk signal.

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Admission and long-term beds draw concern

Some reviewers question admission decisions and availability for long-term placement.

A few reviews suggest families ran into barriers around acceptance or staying in the facility longer than expected. Some describe being told there were no long-term beds, while others report being pushed to move out or experiencing repeated denials. These accounts also mention dissatisfaction with how decisions were explained, particularly for Medicaid and rehab-to-long-term situations.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 107 resident community capacity 107 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Raleigh-Durham International (11 miles away) Raleigh-Durham International (11 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Family Dermatology (0.1 miles)
  • Western Wake Pediatrics, PA (5 miles)
  • Cary Skin Center (5 miles)
  • Internal Medicine and Pediatric Associates PA (5.2 miles)
  • MyEyeDr (7.1 miles)
  • Raleigh Neurology (8.7 miles)
  • Wake Endoscopy Center (10.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (2.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.1 miles)
  • City Barbeque And Catering (4.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (5.5 miles)
  • Hickory Tavern (6.3 miles)
  • A'Verde Cocina + Tequila Bar (6.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Holly Springs 9 (3.6 miles)
  • Cinemark Raleigh NC (12.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • WakeMed Cary Hospital (4 miles)
  • UNC Specialty Women's Center at Rex (10.5 miles)

Parks

  • Harmony Community Pool and Playground (4.3 miles)
  • Fred G. Bond Metro Park (4.4 miles)
  • Method Road Park & Community Center (10 miles)
  • Carolina Pines Dog Park (10.3 miles)
  • Dorothea Dix Park (11.3 miles)
  • Grandale Park (11.6 miles)
  • Biltmore Hills Park (12.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery (5.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (10.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (11.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (12.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ the King Lutheran Church (5.9 miles)
  • Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (9.1 miles)
  • Amplify Church (12.4 miles)
  • New Hope Church (12.9 miles)

Transportation

  • CCO Concourse (10.2 miles)
  • National Car Rental (10.8 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (10.8 miles)
  • American Airlines (11.3 miles)
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (11.4 miles)
  • RDU - Terminal 2 (11.4 miles)

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