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Sunrise of Cary
Sunrise of Cary, located in Cary, NC, is a senior living community by Sunrise Senior Living. They offer assisted living, memory care, short-term stay, and hospice care services to their residents. This senior living ensures that the residents in their assisted living program receive the specific support they need by creating individualized care programs which may include assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and concierge services.
This pet friendly community also welcomes the residents pets, valuing the comfort and support they provide their senior owners. The accommodation options are also purposely designed, from their emergency call systems, to the facilities that promote mobility, and spaces to either rest or socialize in. Furthermore, they offer menu options featuring seasonal ingredients and regional dishes prepared by talented chefs.
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Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Inspection History
In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2015 vs. North Carolina state average• Deficiencies per inspection (10% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (28% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (68% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 33 | 46 | This facility has 28% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (33 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 28% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 5.5 | 5.01 | This facility has 10% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (5.5 vs. NC avg 5.01).↑ 10% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
| 6 | 21 | This facility has had 71% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (6 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 71% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 6 | 19 | This facility has 68% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (6 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 68% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 100% | 92% | This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (100% vs. NC avg 92%).↑ 8% worse |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Care Cost
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sunrise of Cary
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2.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cary's city center to Sunrise of Cary's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.61 miles to nearest hospital (WakeMed Cary Hospital)
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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NC DHSR Star Rating (0–4 stars). Issued by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation based on annual facility inspections. Stars reflect overall compliance with state health and safety rules - 4 stars requires scores of 100+ on two consecutive annual inspections. Ratings can change between inspections if new violations or licensure actions occur.
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DHSR Quality Score (/200). Each annual inspection starts at a base of 100 points. Facilities earn demerit points for violations and citations, and merit points for correcting issues, maintaining resident/family councils, sprinkler systems, and other quality programs. The "/200" display reflects the two most recent annual inspections combined - giving a longer-term view of compliance trends rather than a single snapshot.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Heartfields at Cary | AL MC | Cary | 97
Facility
97
NC AVG
72
Rank
#88 / 387 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
NC AVG
36
Rank
#72 / 536 |
79.4%
Facility
79.4%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#106 / 232 | - | 97.50/200
Facility
97.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#185 / 321 | 12 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / 2 Bed | |
| Sunrise of Cary | AL HOS MC | Cary | 85
Facility
85
NC AVG
72
Rank
#132 / 387 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
NC AVG
36
Rank
#272 / 536 |
40.0%
Facility
40.0%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#193 / 232 | A- | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 6 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | |
| The Arboretum at Woodland Terrace | AL IL MC | Cary | 84
Facility
84
NC AVG
72
Rank
#135 / 387 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
NC AVG
36
Rank
#111 / 536 |
39.3%
Facility
39.3%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#196 / 232 | - | 95.75/200
Facility
95.75/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#209 / 321 | 9 | 89%
Facility
89%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#71 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Livewell at Midenhall Way | AL HC MC | Cary (Wessex) | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
72
Rank
#335 / 387 | No |
41
Facility
41
NC AVG
36
Rank
#220 / 536 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#1 / 232 | - | 93.00/200
Facility
93.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#243 / 321 | 2 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Private Rooms | |
| Cary Family Care | AL RESC | Cary (Twin Lakes) | 3
Facility
3
NC AVG
72
Rank
#383 / 387 | No |
28
Facility
28
NC AVG
36
Rank
#328 / 536 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#1 / 232 | - | 100.00/200
Facility
100.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#136 / 321 | 5 | 80%
Facility
80%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#33 / 333 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina
Sunrise of Cary is located in Cary, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise of Cary
Is Sunrise of Cary in a walkable area?
Sunrise of Cary has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Sunrise of Cary?
According to NC state health department records, Sunrise of Cary's license number is HAL-092-209.
What is the occupancy rate at Sunrise of Cary?
Sunrise of Cary's occupancy is 40%.
How long has Sunrise of Cary been in business?
Sunrise of Cary has been operating for approximately 45 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Sunrise of Cary?
Yes, Sunrise of Cary allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Sunrise of Cary have?
Sunrise of Cary has 85 beds.
Has Sunrise of Cary had any deficiencies?
Sunrise of Cary has had 33 reported deficiencies since 2015 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
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