Compare Assisted Living around Cary (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
| Glenaire | AL NH IL | Cary (Glenaire) | 71
Facility
71
NC AVG
72
Rank
#184 / 389 | No |
25
Facility
25
NC AVG
33
Rank
#347 / 573 | 94.1% | A+ | - | - | 3 | 0%
Facility
0%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#1 / 333 | - |
| Sunrise of Cary | AL HOS MC | Cary (West Chatham Street) | 85
Facility
85
NC AVG
72
Rank
#134 / 389 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
NC AVG
33
Rank
#272 / 573 | 40.0% | A- | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 18 | 66.7%
Facility
66.7%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#68 / 333 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | |
| Heartfields at Cary | AL MC | Cary | 97
Facility
97
NC AVG
72
Rank
#90 / 389 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
NC AVG
33
Rank
#72 / 573 | 79.4% | - | 97.50/200
Facility
97.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#185 / 321 | 32 | 81.3%
Facility
81.3%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#190 / 333 | Studio / 2 Bed | |
| Spring Arbor of Cary | AL MC | Cary (Kildaire Farm Road) | 80
Facility
80
NC AVG
72
Rank
#152 / 389 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
NC AVG
33
Rank
#261 / 573 | - | - | 95.50/200
Facility
95.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#211 / 321 | 10 | 50%
Facility
50%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#31 / 333 | Studio / Cottage/ Alcove | |
| The Arboretum at Woodland Terrace | AL IL MC | Cary (Woodland Terrace) | 84
Facility
84
NC AVG
72
Rank
#137 / 389 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
NC AVG
33
Rank
#111 / 573 | 39.3% | - | 95.75/200
Facility
95.75/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#209 / 321 | 19 | 84.2%
Facility
84.2%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#238 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Brookdale MacArthur Park | AL MC | Cary (Carolina House Of Cary) | 80
Facility
80
NC AVG
72
Rank
#152 / 389 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
NC AVG
33
Rank
#441 / 573 | - | - | 101.50/200
Facility
101.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#103 / 321 | 24 | 79.2%
Facility
79.2%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#160 / 333 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | |
| Woodland Terrace | AL IL MC | Cary (Woodland Terrace) | 84
Facility
84
NC AVG
72
Rank
#137 / 389 | No |
55
Facility
55
NC AVG
33
Rank
#111 / 573 | - | - | 95.75/200
Facility
95.75/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#209 / 321 | 19 | 84.2%
Facility
84.2%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#238 / 333 | - | |
| Waltonwood – Cary | AL IL MC | Cary (Ridgepath) | 57
Facility
57
NC AVG
72
Rank
#279 / 389 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
NC AVG
33
Rank
#361 / 573 | - | - | 101.50/200
Facility
101.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#103 / 321 | 16 | 81.3%
Facility
81.3%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#190 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Phoenix Assisted Care | AL MC RC | Cary (Parkway Retirement Center) | 120
Facility
120
NC AVG
72
Rank
#36 / 389 | No |
24
Facility
24
NC AVG
33
Rank
#350 / 573 | 52.5% | A+ | - | 0.00/200
Facility
0.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#305 / 321 | 42 | 85.7%
Facility
85.7%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#256 / 333 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Searstone Retirement Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Cary (Searstone Drive) | - | Yes |
49
Facility
49
NC AVG
33
Rank
#162 / 573 | - | A+ | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Templeton of Cary | AL IL MC NH SNF | Cary (Ponderosa) | - | Yes |
46
Facility
46
NC AVG
33
Rank
#186 / 573 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Atria Cary | AL IL MC | Cary | - | Yes |
30
Facility
30
NC AVG
33
Rank
#309 / 573 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 21 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.
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