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Best Assisted Living in Cary, NC

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 19 assisted living communities in Cary, NC using NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NC
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May 2026
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19 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 37/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Cary, NC. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 38The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Cary, NC. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.

The Arboretum at Woodland Terrace
AL
IL
MC
Cary (Woodland Terrace)
84
Facility 84
NC AVG 72
Rank #138 / 390
Yes
55
Facility 55
NC AVG 33
Rank #110 / 572
39.3%
Facility 39.3%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #211 / 246
-
95.75/200
Facility 95.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #210 / 322
19
84.2%
Facility 84.2%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #239 / 335
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Woodland Terrace
AL
IL
MC
Cary (Woodland Terrace)
84
Facility 84
NC AVG 72
Rank #138 / 390
No
55
Facility 55
NC AVG 33
Rank #110 / 572
--
95.75/200
Facility 95.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #210 / 322
19
84.2%
Facility 84.2%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #239 / 335
-
Brookdale MacArthur Park
AL
MC
Cary (Carolina House Of Cary)
80
Facility 80
NC AVG 72
Rank #153 / 390
Yes
12
Facility 12
NC AVG 33
Rank #440 / 572
--
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #103 / 322
24
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #161 / 335
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Spring Arbor of Cary
AL
MC
Cary (Kildaire Farm Road)
80
Facility 80
NC AVG 72
Rank #153 / 390
Yes
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 33
Rank #260 / 572
--
95.50/200
Facility 95.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #212 / 322
10
50%
Facility 50%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #32 / 335
Studio / Cottage/ Alcove
Sunrise of Cary
AL
HC
MC
Cary (West Chatham Street)
85
Facility 85
NC AVG 72
Rank #135 / 390
Yes
34
Facility 34
NC AVG 33
Rank #271 / 572
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #208 / 246
A-
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 322
18
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #69 / 335
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Heartfields at Cary
AL
MC
Cary
97
Facility 97
NC AVG 72
Rank #90 / 390
No
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 33
Rank #72 / 572
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #102 / 246
-
97.50/200
Facility 97.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #185 / 322
32
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #191 / 335
Studio / 2 Bed
Waltonwood – Cary
AL
IL
MC
Cary (Ridgepath)
57
Facility 57
NC AVG 72
Rank #280 / 390
Yes
22
Facility 22
NC AVG 33
Rank #360 / 572
--
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #103 / 322
16
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #191 / 335
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Templeton of Cary
AL
IL
MC
NH
Cary (Ponderosa)
-Yes
46
Facility 46
NC AVG 33
Rank #185 / 572
------1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Cary
AL
IL
MC
Cary
-Yes
30
Facility 30
NC AVG 33
Rank #308 / 572
------1 Bed / 2 Bed
Searstone Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
Cary (Searstone Drive)
-No
49
Facility 49
NC AVG 33
Rank #161 / 572
-A+-----
Overview of The Templeton of Cary

The Templeton of Cary is a top-rated retirement community in Cary, NC, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. The community’s nurturing and home-like setting ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. Exceptional services, including weekly housekeeping, concierge, and well-balanced meals, are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Focusing on residents’ holistic well-being, the community provides care plans tailored to their ever-changing needs and habits.

Arts and crafts, games, and seminars are among the many recreational programs that aim to help residents explore new hobbies and have fun. Residents can also focus on relaxation and wellness, with first-class amenities including a saltwater pool, a library, and an outdoor grassy area. WakeMed Cary Hospital, restaurants, shops, and bus stops are also available in the area, providing convenient access to healthcare and other necessities. This retirement community is a great choice for senior living in North Carolina, especially with its wide range of care dedicated to helping older adults age gracefully.

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Overview of Avendelle on Tyrion

Avendelle on Tyrion, located in Cary, NC, is a senior living community by Avendelle offering assisted living services and amenities to its residents. This senior living community provides its residents 24 hour personalized care and supervision, weekly checks and monthly assessment, as well as assistance with medication management and administration. Additionally, all accommodation units come with a cable tv, and the community is equipped with alarm systems.

Avendelle on Tyrion also offers a number of amenities and services designed to provide convenience and comfort. This includes visiting physicians and hairdressers, meal provisions, and housekeeping and laundry services. They also have an activity room where residents can engage, and socialize with staff as well as other residents.

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Overview of Avendelle on Maynard

Avendelle on Maynard, located in Cary, NC, is a senior living community by Avendelle, offering assisted living services to its residents. This assisted living community provides personalized care plans where residents receive varying levels of care and assistance as their needs change. This includes assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and 24/7 staff availability for supervision.

Additionally, residents are also provided freshly cooked meals throughout the day, as well as regular health and wellness assessments to ensure that they are receiving proper care according to their current needs. Grooming assistance and salon services are also offered regularly, and residents are also encouraged to participate in physical and social activities the staff prepared, to make sure that they maintain their mobility and keep their overall health and well being at its best.

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Overview of Cary Family Care

Cary Family Care Assisted Living, located in Cary, NC, is a senior care home providing dementia assisted living. Their care program is specifically designed for residents in various stages of dementia, providing them a warm and caring environment that aims to attend to their specific needs. This includes 24/7 supervision, regular evaluation by a registered nurse, as well as medical related transportation.

Additionally, they provide their residents with meals that are prepared and planned according to their dietary needs and preferences. They also assist with the residents daily activities such as bathing, grooming, skin-care and personal hygiene.

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Overview of The Retreat at Cary

The Retreat at Cary, located in Cary, NC, is a close-knit senior living community offering elderly care together with its sister facility in the area, The Retreat at Cary Corner. They offer round the clock supervision with a 1:3 staff to resident ratio, ensuring that the residents are well cared for. Other services they offer include medication management, and assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and dressing, feeding, and toileting.

The residents of The Retreat at Cary are also provided meals that match their dietary needs, as well as housekeeping and laundry services. They also encourage residents to participate in their daily activities that targets their physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual well being.

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Overview of Livewell at Midenhall Way

Nestled in Cary, NC, LiveWell at Midenhall Way offers a close-knit assisted living and memory care community dedicated to personalized care. Their philosophy embraces aging as a journey of discovery and growth. LiveWell caters to a wide range of needs, from moderate assisted living support to comprehensive end-of-life care. This secure environment prioritizes safety with attentive staff and wander guard protocols. Residents receive assistance with daily activities like incontinence care and medication management, ensuring their well-being.

LiveWell a community ith delicious meals, regular activities that promote fitness and cognitive function, and complimentary transportation for necessary appointments. An industry-leading staff-to-resident ratio of 1 to 3 allows for personalized attention and the opportunity to create meaningful connections. LiveWell recognizes that some seniors may prefer the comfort of home. Their in-home care services provide a solution, allowing seniors to receive quality care while remaining in familiar surroundings. With a focus on the mind, body, and spirit, LiveWell at Midenhall Way offers a comprehensive and compassionate approach to senior care

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Overview of Searstone Retirement Community

Searstone Retirement Community, located in Cary, NC, is a senior living community offering a range of services from assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing services. Their professional caring staff works closely with the residents as well as their families, in creating individualized care plans, in order to determine and meet the residents’ specific care needs.

Their First class skilled nursing services provides residents with 24/7 staff availability for supervision and assistance, round the clock personalized care, medication administration and management, and access to medical care on site as well as other professional services. Additionally their amenities like concierge and transportation services, meal provision and housekeeping and linen service, as well as 24/hr security and emergency call response, enhances the residents experiences during their stay at Searstone.

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Overview of Rose Care Home – Cary

Rose Care Home is a vibrant assisted living community in Cary, NC, that offers personal care plans. The community strives to accommodate older adults with its home-like environment. Recreational activities and household services are also offered, ensuring residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle. With its dedication to residents’ welfare, the community crafts care plans tailored to their unique needs.

Fun recreational activities, light exercises, and plenty of interest groups accompany older adults, promoting an active lifestyle. With spacious outdoors, naturally-lit hallways, and cozy gathering spaces, residents have more places to spend their free time. Situated in the quiet neighborhood of Cary, the community promises a stress-free retirement. This assisted living community is ideal for older adults in North Carolina, especially with its friendly setting.

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Overview of Avendelle at Macarthur

Avendelle at Macarthur is a supportive assisted living community in Cary, NC, that offers 24-hour personalized care. The community has six private rooms, designed for older adults’ comfort and safety. Educational activities, an emergency alert system, and concierge services are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. With its dedication to residents’ welfare, the community strives to create care plans tailored to their unique needs.

For residents’ holistic wellness, social activities, recreational programs, and light exercises are conducted. A nurse on the team also provides weekly health checks and monthly assessments to ensure up-to-date information about residents’ health. Overlooking the scenic Bond Lake and Oxford Hunt Greenway, the community ensures a laid-back retirement. This assisted living community is a top choice for older adults in North Carolina, especially with its nurturing environment and cozy living spaces.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Cary, NC

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in North Carolina?

Assisted living in North Carolina supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in North Carolina?

Assisted living in North Carolina is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does North Carolina Medicaid cover assisted living?

North Carolina Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including North Carolina) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 19 assisted living facilities in Cary, NC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Cary, NC?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Cary, NC, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Cary, NC?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.