Page 19 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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.
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.
Waltonwood – Cary
AL
IL
MC
Cary (Ridgepath)
57
Facility 57
NC AVG 70
Rank #236 / 328
Yes
22
Facility 22
NC AVG 34
Rank #239 / 373
-
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #95 / 291
A-10
70%
Facility 70%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
LiveWell @ Vintage Gardens (North Raleigh)
AL
HC
MC
Raleigh (Hidden Valley)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 70
Rank #278 / 328
No
20
Facility 20
NC AVG 34
Rank #251 / 373
-
88.50/200
Facility 88.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #155 / 291
A4
50%
Facility 50%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #12 / 301
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
The Sanctuary at Stonehaven
AL
MC
Charlotte (Stonehaven)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 70
Rank #278 / 328
No
3
Facility 3
NC AVG 34
Rank #357 / 373
-
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #31 / 291
B+4
75%
Facility 75%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
Private Rooms
Brockford Inn
AL
MC
Granite Falls
67
Facility 67
NC AVG 70
Rank #168 / 328
No
45
Facility 45
NC AVG 34
Rank #117 / 373
97.0%
Facility 97.0%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #33 / 186
70.25/200
Facility 70.25/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #276 / 291
C+27
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
-
Franklin House
AL
MC
Franklin
70
Facility 70
NC AVG 70
Rank #158 / 328
No
59
Facility 59
NC AVG 34
Rank #50 / 373
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #147 / 186
97.00/200
Facility 97.00/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #173 / 291
C+19
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
-
The Oaks of Alamance
AL
Burlington
69
Facility 69
NC AVG 70
Rank #165 / 328
No
72
Facility 72
NC AVG 34
Rank #15 / 373
62.3%
Facility 62.3%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #115 / 186
86.00/200
Facility 86.00/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #254 / 291
C-16
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #90 / 301
-
Open Arms Retirement Center
AL
MC
RC
Raeford
90
Facility 90
NC AVG 70
Rank #96 / 328
No
63
Facility 63
NC AVG 34
Rank #30 / 373
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #127 / 186
89.25/200
Facility 89.25/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #241 / 291
D20
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
-
Foundation Senior Living
AL
Garner
126
Facility 126
NC AVG 70
Rank #18 / 328
No
45
Facility 45
NC AVG 34
Rank #117 / 373
-
93.50/200
Facility 93.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #210 / 291
C-15
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #90 / 301
-
Harmony at Hope Mills
AL
Fayetteville (Jack Britt)
100
Facility 100
NC AVG 70
Rank #61 / 328
Yes--
97.50/200
Facility 97.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #31 / 291
C-5
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #22 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Parc at Sharon Amity
AL
MC
RC
Charlotte
64
Facility 64
NC AVG 70
Rank #184 / 328
No
44
Facility 44
NC AVG 34
Rank #125 / 373
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #70 / 186
92.75/200
Facility 92.75/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #221 / 291
D19
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
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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 Waltonwood – Cary

Experience redefined retirement living at Waltonwood’s Luxurious Senior Living. This community’s mission goes beyond being just another Senior Community. They strive to treat each resident and family member with dignity, respect, and personalized care that exceeds expectations. Committed to upholding a “Tradition of Excellence,” Waltonwood is dedicated to going above and beyond for residents and their families.

This care facility offers a lifestyle of utmost independence and choice, surrounded by warm and inviting environments, comfortable amenities, and a compassionate staff. Waltonwood places a strong emphasis on providing personalized services that cater to individual needs, ensuring residents have the freedom to live life on their own terms. The community’s commitment to excellence and attention to detail create an environment where residents can thrive and enjoy a fulfilling retirement experience. With a range of living options available, residents can select from luxurious Independent Living cottages and apartments with optional services, Assisted Living apartments providing customized support, and specialized care for individuals with Dementia/Alzheimer’s. 

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Overview of LiveWell @ Vintage Gardens (north Raleigh)

Peacefully nestled in the area of Raleigh, NC, LiveWell @ Vintage Gardens (North Raleigh) is an intimate senior living community, offering specialized memory care services. Offering a mix of private and semi-private rooms that foster tight-knit connections, the community ensures residents are offered truly focused and personalized care. A team of expertly trained caregivers is available to ensure residents are comfortable and well-cared for.

Residents here maintain an active and stimulating lifestyle with a full range of activities and programs conducted regularly by the community. Delicious meals and replenishing snacks are also offered to make sure residents are receiving their proper nutrition and nourishment. Here, residents are provided with all the comforts and conveniences they need to continue living a fulfilling retirement despite their condition.

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Overview of The Sanctuary at Stonehaven

The Sanctuary at Stonehaven offers assisted living and Memory Care in Charlotte, NC. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in the community; Memory Care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. With both care levels available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

The community has 6 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Private rooms give each resident a single private living space.

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Brockford Inn

56 N. Highland Avenue Granite Falls, Nc 28630, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Overview of Brockford Inn

Brockford Inn in Granite Falls, North Carolina, offers assisted living options alongside specialized memory care services. Assisted living residents receive help with daily routines while preserving their personal privacy. A dedicated memory care unit supports individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia through structured, full-time supervision.

This 67-bed facility operates near maximum capacity with a 97% occupancy rate, meaning openings are often limited. Amenities feature covered porches, patios, an on-site hair salon, and a barbershop. Pastoral care is integrated into weekly community life through local church services and a chaplain who visits three days a week. Due to its car-dependent location, indicated by a walk score of 45, off-site errands generally require motorized transportation.

Prospective residents and family members seeking structured memory support or assisted care can reach out to Brockford Inn to check real-time availability or arrange a site visit.

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Franklin House

186 One Center Court Franklin, Nc 28734, Franklin, NC 28734
Overview of Franklin House

In Franklin, NC, Franklin House works under a license covering assisted living and memory care.

Bathing, dressing, and medication are what the assisted living level aids with for someone needing that and no more. Memory care is for when the setting needs to be secure, and staff need to watch over anyone liable to wander off.

The two levels are licensed together, so a resident whose needs grow is not also changing communities. Seventy beds make up the capacity here. Medicaid is accepted, so an eligible family can pay that way.

At 59, the Walk Score keeps a few errands doable on foot, for residents who don’t drive anymore. The amenity list has a library, and transportation arranged by the community to cover errands that can’t be walked to.

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The Oaks of Alamance

1670 Westbrook Avenue Burlington, Nc 27215, Burlington, NC 27215
Overview of The Oaks of Alamance

The Oaks of Alamance is an assisted living community in Burlington, NC, with 69 beds. Assisted living provides help with personal care and medication administration, supported by staff available around the clock, so a resident can receive daily assistance without managing these needs alone. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs daily help with personal care or medications while living in a semiprivate room.

Restaurant style dining includes home cooked meals designed by a Registered Dietician. Residents eat prepared meals in a dining room with a patio, while a salon and walking path offer places for personal care and time outdoors. Transportation assistance is also available when needed. Individual care plans and wellness programs organize support around each resident’s needs.

A Walk Score of 72 places the area in the very walkable range, meaning most errands can be done on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, nearby shops and services may be reachable without arranging a ride. Transportation assistance remains available when needed.

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Open Arms Retirement Center

612 Health Drive Raeford, Nc 28376, Raeford, NC 28376
Overview of Open Arms Retirement Center

Open Arms Retirement Center in Raeford, NC, provides assisted living and memory care. Respite care is also listed alongside them.

Help at the assisted living level of care goes toward bathing, dressing, and medication. The secured and supervised level is memory care, and it’s for somebody whose wandering has turned into a risk. Respite runs short and only until a fixed date; it suits a household whose primary caregiver has other things they need to take care of for a while.

Because all three are licensed here, a need that grows later does not force a move elsewhere. Ninety beds are covered, and staffing here holds through 24 hours a day. 63 for the Walk Score is somewhat walkable, and a non-driver can handle a handful of errands in the area.

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Overview of Foundation Senior Living

Located in Aversboro Road Garner, NC, Foundation Senior Living offers an unparalleled living experience with its luxurious yet affordable services. The versatile living arrangements it offers allow residents to choose between private studios and companion rooms with both ensured to provide comfort and personalized care. Through the highly skilled and caring members of its team, Foundation Senior Living prioritizes the health and safety of its residents by providing comprehensive care services including medication administration, customized dietary management, and proactive fall assessment and prevention measures.

The community features top-notch amenities and services that enrich the quality of life of the residents, ranging from delicious and healthy meals, laundry and housekeeping, salon services, wellness programs, transportation options, and many more. At Foundation Senior Living, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of Harmony at Hope Mills

Harmony at Hope Mills, a 100-bed property in Fayetteville, NC, is set up for assisted living. Studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom spaces make up the housing. Staff help with bathing, dressing, and medication, and each resident still has a place of their own. For a resident who needs more support than that, a secured assisted-living neighborhood adds supervision inside a secured setting. The home also takes residents for short respite stays when a family caregiver needs the time.

The community handles rehabilitation services as well. The amenities include a salon, a garden, a game room, a fitness center, a library, and a movie theater, and there is transportation too. Residents are allowed to bring pets.

Contact Harmony at Hope Mills

The Parc at Sharon Amity

4025 N. Sharon Amity Road Charlotte, Nc 28205, Charlotte, NC 28205
Overview of The Parc at Sharon Amity

The Parc at Sharon Amity does business from Charlotte, NC, with assisted living, respite care, and memory care all licensed to it. Assisted living is where a resident receives help with their daily tasks. Secured Living is the memory care program, aimed at residents whose Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia has reached that point. Respite care puts the caregiving in another’s hands for a defined stretch, which is the only way caregivers get to be somewhere else.

So, the fit is a person needing secured memory care, or a family caregiver arranging cover for a while. Sixty-four beds are licensed here, and the accepted payment includes Medicaid, a route open to families already carrying that coverage.

A Walk Score of 44 means the car does most of the work getting around the area here, and an errand starts by finding a driver. Transportation is available for anyone needing the ride.

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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.