Page 16 of Best Assisted Living in North Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 403 assisted living communities in NC using NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NC
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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-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.
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.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Cadence Huntersville by Cogir
AL
MC
Huntersville
96
Facility 96
NC AVG 70
Rank #70 / 328
Yes
18
Facility 18
NC AVG 34
Rank #265 / 373
-
99.50/200
Facility 99.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #133 / 291
-11
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Carol Woods
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Chapel Hill (Carol Woods)
30
Facility 30
NC AVG 70
Rank #270 / 328
Yes
13
Facility 13
NC AVG 34
Rank #294 / 373
93.0%
Facility 93.0%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #40 / 186
--?3
67%
Facility 67%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #17 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Cypress of Charlotte
AL
CCRC
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Charlotte (Beverly Woods)
65
Facility 65
NC AVG 70
Rank #180 / 328
No
15
Facility 15
NC AVG 34
Rank #279 / 373
87.4%
Facility 87.4%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #59 / 186
--?4
75%
Facility 75%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #22 / 301
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Forest Ridge
AL
MC
West Jefferson
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 70
Rank #200 / 328
No-
28.3%
Facility 28.3%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #172 / 186
105.50/200
Facility 105.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #5 / 291
A+14
57%
Facility 57%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
Studio / Suite
Spring Arbor of Cary
AL
MC
Cary
80
Facility 80
NC AVG 70
Rank #126 / 328
Yes
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 34
Rank #167 / 373
-
95.50/200
Facility 95.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #193 / 291
A+8
38%
Facility 38%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
Studio / Cottage/ Alcove
Falls River Village Assisted Living
AL
MC
Raleigh (North Raleigh)
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 70
Rank #200 / 328
No
63
Facility 63
NC AVG 34
Rank #30 / 373
-
102.50/200
Facility 102.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #68 / 291
A+13
46%
Facility 46%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #36 / 301
-
Vienna Village
AL
IL
Pfafftown
90
Facility 90
NC AVG 70
Rank #96 / 328
No
36
Facility 36
NC AVG 34
Rank #161 / 373
-
105.00/200
Facility 105.00/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #31 / 291
A+13
77%
Facility 77%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
-
Magnolia Glen
AL
IL
Raleigh (Northwest Raleigh)
66
Facility 66
NC AVG 70
Rank #171 / 328
Yes
50
Facility 50
NC AVG 34
Rank #95 / 373
-
103.00/200
Facility 103.00/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #31 / 291
A10
60%
Facility 60%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
-
Waltonwood Lake Boone
AL
IL
MC
Raleigh
68
Facility 68
NC AVG 70
Rank #167 / 328
Yes
61
Facility 61
NC AVG 34
Rank #42 / 373
60.3%
Facility 60.3%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #117 / 186
94.50/200
Facility 94.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #203 / 291
B+7
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
-
Miss Bell’s at Garner
AL
Garner
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 70
Rank #278 / 328
No
4
Facility 4
NC AVG 34
Rank #349 / 373
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #106 / 186
90.00/200
Facility 90.00/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #236 / 291
B+8
50%
Facility 50%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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 403 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Cadence Huntersville by Cogir

Welcoming guests and seniors with an ethereal setting, Cadence Huntersville by Cogir is a prominent senior living community in Commerce Center Drive, Huntersville, NC, that provides assisted living and memory care. Featuring cozy and sophisticated accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom apartments, seniors enjoy comfort and safety at its finest. The community exceeds expectations in delivering top-tier care and support for seniors to live a wonderful retirement free from household responsibilities.

Committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, the community conducts energizing activities and engaging events for them to maintain an active and blissful lifestyle. Chat with fellow residents and revel in restaurant-style meals catering to residents’ dietary satisfaction and tastes. With its tranquil spaces and warm environment, Cadence Huntersville by Cogir is a good place to spend a fabulous retirement.

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Carol Woods

750 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Overview of Carol Woods

Owned by The Chapel Hill Residential, Carol Woods is a 30-bed skilled nursing community located in a residential area of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The two-story community has served older adults for 47 years, combining long-standing experience with a smaller setting that encourages personalized care and lasting relationships. It accepts Medicare and private pay, while the average resident stay of 31 days reflects a strong emphasis on short-term rehabilitation alongside long-term nursing care.

Additionally, residents receive an average of 5 hours and 56 minutes of nursing care each day from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides. Respite care and cognitive support programs are also available, providing flexible options for older adults with varying care needs.

Daily life is enhanced by meals prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients and served in multiple on-campus dining venues, with heart-healthy, vegetarian, and low-sodium selections available. Furthermore, residents have access to wellness and fitness programs, an on-site salon, gardening opportunities, transportation services, 24-hour security, and maintenance-free living.

While the surrounding neighborhood is largely car-dependent, making most errands easier by vehicle, the community offers a wide range of services and amenities that support an active and engaging daily lifestyle.

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Overview of The Cypress of Charlotte

Live a wondrous retirement with The Cypress of Charlotte, an astounding community set in the tranquil residential area of Cypress Club Drive, Charlotte, NC, that offers independent living. The community features luxurious and specially designed cottages and villas, providing residents with a wide range of choices for accommodation. Here, residents make the most out of their golden years with the community’s vibrant and inviting environment.

With a full calendar of enriching activities and extensive amenities, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Indulge in delightful and healthy meals through the community’s dining venues available all day. The community is equipped with a fireside bistro, a large community hall, a fitness center, an art studio, a library, and serene outdoor verandas, making it an enticing option for those looking to live independently in their golden years.

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Forest Ridge

151 Village Park Dr, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Overview of Forest Ridge

Residing in the serene community of West Jefferson, NC, the Forest Ridge is a trusted senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care services. A wide range of comfortable and spacious accommodations including private studios, shared suites, and studio deluxe are available. In terms of memory care, a program called Pathways to Discovery is thoughtfully designed for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. This community also renders an emergency response system and 24/7 personalized care services.

The community is dedicated to providing top-notch amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy delightful and healthy meals and snacks daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Participate in diverse social activities and wellness programs. With Forest Ridge, seniors are guaranteed a worthwhile living experience.

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Overview of Spring Arbor of Cary

Discover a high-quality living experience with the Spring Arbor Senior Living located in Cary, NC providing assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Residents can choose from a variety of spacious and inviting accommodations including a studio, cottage-large studio, one-bedroom, and alcove suites designed to ensure each resident’s comfort and well-being. Beautifully appointed indoor and outdoor spaces are also provided for residents to relax. With an expert and compassionate team, many services are created to meet the needs of the residents, including personalized care, medication management, fitness and wellness programs, and much more.

The community boasts a host of exceptional amenities that residents can enjoy such as appetizing and nourishing meals, a full-service beauty and barber salon, laundry facilities, and convenient transportation services. At Spring Arbor, seniors are guaranteed a welcoming environment where they can thrive and enjoy a blissful life.

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Overview of Falls River Village Assisted Living

Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Falls River Village Assisted Living offers a helping hand for seniors seeking a safe and supportive environment. With 24/7 on-site team, residents can expect a personalized approach to their well-being. Care plans are meticulously crafted to address each individual’s needs, ensuring they receive the right amount of assistance with daily tasks like dressing, bathing, and medication management. This personalized approach fosters a sense of independence while offering a helping hand when needed.

Falls River recognizes that well-being extends beyond just physical care. They offer a vibrant social atmosphere through engaging activities and social events. This not only promotes mental stimulation but also fosters a sense of community and belonging. Residents can enjoy participating in these events or simply relax in the secure knowledge that a caring team is always available. Falls River Village Assisted Living goes the extra mile to create a fulfilling and enriching experience for seniors.

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Vienna Village

6601 Yadkinville Road Pfafftown, Nc 27040, Pfafftown, NC 27040
Overview of Vienna Village

Vienna Village offers assisted living and independent living in Pfafftown, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Vienna Village has 90 beds. With both care levels available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow and who could move between care levels without leaving the community. The area has a Walk Score of 36 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

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Overview of Magnolia Glen

With a lodge-like vibe and a focus on balanced living, Magnolia Glen provides a comforting oasis where residents can enjoy their twilight years to the fullest. The community is conveniently located near Crabtree Valley Mall and Interstate 440, making it easily accessible for families and friends to visit. With no buy-in fees and emergency response services available, Magnolia Glen provides peace of mind for both residents and their families.

They also take pride in creating an ambience of sophistication and warmth, where residents feel welcomed and valued. The dining experience is one-of-a-kind, with cuisines to suit diverse tastes and dietary preferences. Meals are lovingly prepared by skilled chefs, creating a memorable experience for residents to savor and enjoy. In addition to exceptional dining, Magnolia Glen offers on-site therapies to support the physical and emotional well-being of residents. Bi-weekly housekeeping ensures a clean and comfortable living environment, while their aquatic programs provide a soothing and invigorating way to stay active.

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Waltonwood Lake Boone

3560 Horton Street Raleigh, Nc 27607, Raleigh, NC 27607
Overview of Waltonwood Lake Boone

Memory care, assisted living, and independent living are the three levels Waltonwood Lake Boone offers in Raleigh, NC. Independent living is private living with the community’s services attached, and no daily care included. Assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, and medication.

A secured setting with supervision is what memory care means for a resident at risk of wandering. The building holds 68 beds. Because all three levels are at one address, more help can start without the person changing where they live.

Walking gets a score of 61 here, inside the somewhat walkable band. That changes what a visit can be, since family arriving for an afternoon can spend part of it on foot instead of back in the car. Pets are allowed, so an animal comes along with the person.

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Miss Bell’s at Garner

181 Kaspurr Dr, Garner, NC 27529
Overview of Miss Bell’s at Garner

Miss Bell’s at Garner provides assisted living in Garner, NC, with help for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents keep their own rooms. With six beds, this is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms offer a single living space, while semi-private rooms provide shared accommodations, so the community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting.

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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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Assisted Living in North Carolina at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $6,747The average monthly cost across facilities in North Carolina. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 34/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in North Carolina. 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: 70The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in North Carolina. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in North Carolina

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 403 assisted living facilities in North Carolina. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in North Carolina?

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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina?

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.