Carolina Meadows
Assisted Living, Home Care, Memory Care, Nursing Care & Skilled Nursing · Chapel Hill, NC

Carolina Meadows

Assisted Living, Home Care, Memory Care, Nursing Care & Skilled Nursing · Chapel Hill, NC

Overview of Carolina Meadows

Carolina Meadows in Chapel Hill, NC, provides a multi-faceted senior living environment featuring home care, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and skilled nursing. Home care delivers personal assistance directly within a resident’s current living space, while assisted living offers daily personal support alongside private apartment living.

Housing configurations span one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans suitable for individual residents or couples. Health amenities include therapy services, rehabilitation, an attending physician, and 24-hour staff coverage. Residents also have access to a fitness center, wellness programming, structured lifelong learning classes, a full-service salon, and local transportation options. Short-term respite stays are available to give primary family caregivers temporary relief.

Payment arrangements operate primarily through private funds. Situated in a suburban neighborhood, daily outings and off-site errands generally require personal or community-arranged transportation.

Prospective representatives seeking multi-level care or home-based assistance can contact Carolina Meadows to review available accommodations or schedule a visit.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #309 / 372Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 309th out of 372 assisted living communities we track in North Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across North Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
10 / 100

About This Community

Certifications & Programs

Certified Executive Chef (CEC) — American Culinary FederationA specialty credential or certification held by the community or its staff, indicating training or standards beyond basic state licensure.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

4 services
Respiratory Therapy
Physical TherapyListed as: Physical therapy (Powerback Rehabilitation)
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy

Staffing & Medical

4 services
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Medication ManagementSupport with organizing, administering, and monitoring medicines can help prevent missed or incorrect doses.
  • On-site primary care (Medicare-certified, geriatric-specialized)

Additional Services

7 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Front Desk Services
Wellness Programs
Housekeeping
MaintenanceListed as: Landscaping and lawn care · Home maintenance and repair (plumbing, heating, air conditioning)
TransportationListed as: On-campus transportation (weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.) · Medical and dental appointment transportation
Errands & ShoppingListed as: Shopping excursions

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wi-Fi
Beauty Salon
Bar
Over 5,000 Books In Library
Over 1,000 Dvd Film Library
Courtyard Dining Room
Rotating Art Installations
Volunteer Program
Activities
Saturday Night Movies with Popcorn
Art Guild (Painting In Various Media)
Play Readers (Script Performance Group)
Bridge and Mahjong
Live Music Performances (20+ Yearly)
Golf
Tennis
Yoga Classes
Aquatics
Personal Training
World Affairs Lectures
Dancing
Continued Learning Programs
Guest Speakers
Gardening
  • Chorus (MeadowSingers) with fall and spring concerts
Highlights
  • Business center (copier, computers, fax machine, printer, scanner, shredder)

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Carolina Meadows.
  • Private dining room for family events.
  • Bistro / café on site.
  • Multiple dining venues.

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Types
Apartment

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Carolina Meadows

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath

Places of interest near Carolina Meadows

Address 4.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chapel Hill's city center to Carolina Meadows's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Chapel Hill

Info below is compiled from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Carol Woods
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Chapel Hill (Carol Woods)
30
Facility 30
NC AVG 69
Rank #275 / 335
Yes
13
Facility 13
NC AVG 34
Rank #294 / 372
93.0%
Facility 93.0%
NC AVG 68.8%
Rank #41 / 184
3
67%
Facility 67%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #180 / 310
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Carolina Meadows
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Chapel Hill-No
10
Facility 10
NC AVG 34
Rank #309 / 372
---1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NC assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina

Carolina Meadows is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.

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Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

NC Medicaid CAP/DA

Age 65+ or disabled
General North Carolina resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NC

High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

North Carolina Senior Care Options

NC SCO (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General North Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)

Age 55+
General NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NC

Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

In-Home Aide Services

North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

Age 60+
General NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NC

Family can be aides; varies by county funding.

Benefits
Personal care (5-20 hours/week) Meal prep Respite (~5 days/year) Errands

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NC

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NC

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

North Carolina Urgent Repair Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$30,258/year 50% AMI, varies by county
Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
NC

Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.

Benefits
Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility)

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

North Carolina Special Assistance

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
NC

Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services

Frequently Asked Questions about Carolina Meadows

Is Carolina Meadows in a walkable area?

Carolina Meadows has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Carolina Meadows?

No, Carolina Meadows has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Carolina Meadows?

The team at Carolina Meadows can be reached at eferrell@carolinameadows.net.

Are there photos of Carolina Meadows?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Carolina Meadows in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Carolina Meadows provide?

Carolina Meadows offers Assisted Living, Home Care, Memory Care, Nursing Care & Skilled Nursing.

What is the address of Carolina Meadows?

Carolina Meadows is located at 100 Whippoorwill Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27517.

What is the phone number of Carolina Meadows?

(919) 942-4014 will put you in contact with the team at Carolina Meadows.

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