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Best Assisted Living in North Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 390 assisted living communities in North Carolina 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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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: 33/ 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: 72The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in North Carolina. 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.

Brookdale South Charlotte
AL
MC
Charlotte (Wessex Square)
82
Facility 82
NC AVG 72
Rank #145 / 390
Yes
16
Facility 16
NC AVG 33
Rank #407 / 572
74.4%
Facility 74.4%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #122 / 246
A+
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #103 / 322
20
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #169 / 335
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
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
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
Brookdale Dickinson Avenue
AL
MC
Greenville
76
Facility 76
NC AVG 72
Rank #169 / 390
Yes
38
Facility 38
NC AVG 33
Rank #235 / 572
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #150 / 246
A+
84.50/200
Facility 84.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #285 / 322
16
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #274 / 335
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Terrabella Asheboro
AL
MC
Asheboro (Laurel Wood Hills)
96
Facility 96
NC AVG 72
Rank #91 / 390
Yes
0
Facility 0
NC AVG 33
Rank #548 / 572
-A+
96.50/200
Facility 96.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #196 / 322
26
80.8%
Facility 80.8%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #181 / 335
Studio / 1 Bed
Chatham Ridge
AL
MC
Chapel Hill
91
Facility 91
NC AVG 72
Rank #118 / 390
Yes
33
Facility 33
NC AVG 33
Rank #280 / 572
-A+
98.50/200
Facility 98.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #168 / 322
23
87%
Facility 87%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #268 / 335
Studio / Suite
Brookdale Union Park
AL
Monroe (Lakeview Estates)
87
Facility 87
NC AVG 72
Rank #129 / 390
Yes
10
Facility 10
NC AVG 33
Rank #457 / 572
-A+
105.50/200
Facility 105.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #5 / 322
21
85.7%
Facility 85.7%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #257 / 335
Studio / Companion Rooms
Brookdale Union
AL
Gastonia
78
Facility 78
NC AVG 72
Rank #164 / 390
Yes
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 33
Rank #260 / 572
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #1 / 246
A+
98.50/200
Facility 98.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #168 / 322
28
75%
Facility 75%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #120 / 335
Studio
Brookdale Elizabeth City
AL
MC
Elizabeth City
76
Facility 76
NC AVG 72
Rank #169 / 390
Yes
30
Facility 30
NC AVG 33
Rank #308 / 572
28.9%
Facility 28.9%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #229 / 246
A+
99.00/200
Facility 99.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #161 / 322
20
90%
Facility 90%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #298 / 335
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Carriage Club Providence
AL
IL
MC
NH
Charlotte (Olde Providence North)
77
Facility 77
NC AVG 72
Rank #168 / 390
Yes
12
Facility 12
NC AVG 33
Rank #440 / 572
71.5%
Facility 71.5%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #135 / 246
A+
98.75/200
Facility 98.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #167 / 322
15
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #169 / 335
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Raleigh
AL
MC
Raleigh (Northwest Raleigh)
100
Facility 100
NC AVG 72
Rank #79 / 390
Yes
49
Facility 49
NC AVG 33
Rank #161 / 572
-A-
77.50/200
Facility 77.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #297 / 322
24
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #161 / 335
Studio / 2 Bed
Brookdale Wake Forest
AL
MC
Wake Forest
70
Facility 70
NC AVG 72
Rank #186 / 390
Yes
54
Facility 54
NC AVG 33
Rank #124 / 572
52.9%
Facility 52.9%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #190 / 246
A+
94.50/200
Facility 94.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #225 / 322
21
85.7%
Facility 85.7%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #257 / 335
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Phoenix Assisted Care
AL
Cary (Parkway Retirement Center)
120
Facility 120
NC AVG 72
Rank #36 / 390
No
24
Facility 24
NC AVG 33
Rank #349 / 572
52.5%
Facility 52.5%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #191 / 246
A+-
0.00/200
Facility 0.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #306 / 322
42
85.7%
Facility 85.7%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #257 / 335
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Brookdale Durham
AL
MC
Durham (Northeast Durham)
119
Facility 119
NC AVG 72
Rank #49 / 390
Yes
9
Facility 9
NC AVG 33
Rank #462 / 572
62.2%
Facility 62.2%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #167 / 246
A+
87.00/200
Facility 87.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #276 / 322
38
92.1%
Facility 92.1%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #311 / 335
Studio
Brookdale Hickory Northeast
AL
Hickory (16Th Street Northeast)
88
Facility 88
NC AVG 72
Rank #126 / 390
Yes
31
Facility 31
NC AVG 33
Rank #294 / 572
-A+
98.50/200
Facility 98.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #168 / 322
18
72.2%
Facility 72.2%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #106 / 335
Studio / Suite
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Overview of Spring Arbor of Wilmington

Spring Arbor of Wilmington, situated in Wilmington, NC, is a prominent senior living community providing assisted living and memory care services. The community offers spacious apartments with individual climate control, including multiple floorplan options to suit residents’ preferences. Cable is included, and spacious common areas are available for family gatherings, fostering a sense of community.

Dedicated to resident well-being, Spring Arbor of Wilmington provides personalized care with 24/7 supervision and support, assisting residents with daily living activities, and medication management. The community also offers a comprehensive list of amenities, including high-speed internet, a well-stocked library, three delicious meals per day plus snacks, an outdoor courtyard, sunroom, full-service beauty and barber salon, on-site therapy, a wellness program, spacious rocking chair front porch, fitness center, scheduled transportation, and a traditional dining room with restaurant-style dining. Residents also enjoy engaging activities, such as walking paths, volunteer programs from the School of Gerontology, pet therapy, and a self-serve coffee shop.

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Overview of Harmony at Brookberry Farm

As its name suggests, Harmony at Brookberry Farm ensures a serene and harmonious community environment; it also indicates that senior living is supposed to be calming and balanced– a freeing lifestyle with the necessary support. The elegant community is an independent living, assisted living, and secured assisted living with personal care. Residents receive a strong sense of freedom in addition to specialized assistance. Harmony at Brookberry Farm is a home that allows residents to tailor their lifestyle to suit their needs.

As a proud member of the Harmony Senior Living community, expect an elevated lifestyle because of its detail-oriented approach to care and complete attention to the needs of its residents. Their amenities and services include laundry services, transportation services, healthy and delicious chef-prepared meals, memory retention activities, and fitness programs. Its memory care services aid seniors programs that are focused on mental stimulation.

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Overview of Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community

Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community invites residents to experience a truly exceptional lifestyle in a setting that embraces the beauty of nature. With a refreshing atmosphere and thoughtful design, Springmoor offers a unique and engaging living experience for retirees. Nestled in a mild climate, Springmoor provides the perfect backdrop for a slower, more relaxed pace of life. Whether a villa, home, or apartment, one can find a variety of floor plans to suit particular preferences and needs.

Seniors can enjoy chef-prepared meals and personalized diets, as well as access to hair, nail, and massage services for added indulgence. Spiritual services are available to nourish one’s soul, and a plethora of amenities, including a library, movie theater, private chapel, greenhouse, and indoor pool, provide endless opportunities for recreation and relaxation. With around-the-clock security measures, families can have peace of mind knowing their loved ones are safe and secure. 

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Hearts of Gold Family Care LLC

1004 Edenburghs Keep Dr, Knightdale, NC 27545
Overview of Hearts of Gold Family Care LLC

Age without worries at Hearts of Gold Family Care LLC, a distinct community in Knightdale, NC, offering assisted living. Here, residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with a compassionate and highly trained team providing exceptional care tailored to their daily living activities around the clock. Light housekeeping of its specially designed and secure accommodations is also taken care of, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Dedicated to residents’ happiness and wellness, a fun-filled calendar of activities is conducted based on their interests and capabilities. There’s no need to worry about meals, with delightful and healthy dining options served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication administration is also provided for convenience. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its exceptional services and well-maintained amenities.

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Homestead Hills

3250 Homestead Club Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Overview of Homestead Hills

Situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Homestead Hills stands as a premier retirement community with a rich tradition of commitment. Living options encompass Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Short-Term Rehabilitation & Therapy, all unified by a dedicated mission: to help its Members live Longer, Healthier, Happier lives.

Homestead Hills extends a warm invitation to individuals eager to experience an ideal retirement. Within this community, residents find luxurious accommodations, a vibrant social calendar, restaurant-style fine dining, and an award-winning wellness program, all designed to make retirement genuinely fulfilling.

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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 Solista High Point by Cogir

Treat yourself to the finest retirement experience with the blissful community of Solista High Point by Cogir in Skeet Club Road, High Point, NC, providing independent living. With specially designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom accommodations, residents can rest assured of enjoying a comfortable and worry-free retirement. Through its Lively Mobile Plus device, the community provides 24-hour emergency and non-emergency response to ensure residents’ safety.

Engaging events and fun-filled activities are also conducted to promote a sense of belongingness and familiarity. Here, residents have hassle-free dining with healthy and delicious restaurant-style dining that cater to their dietary needs and tastes. Amenities include a fitness center, an art room, a library, a game room, a media room, an outdoor patio, and community grounds, perfect for an active lifestyle.

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Overview of Livewell @ Hope Valley (durham)

LiveWell at Hope Valley is a prominent senior living provider in Durham, North Carolina, dedicated to fostering happiness throughout aging. This establishment extends Assisted Living and Memory Care services to its esteemed senior residents.

Notably, LiveWell Cares is the sole elder care service provider in North Carolina to offer a comprehensive range of solutions, encompassing both Home Care and Care Home options.

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Overview of The Sharon at Southpark

Make your dream retirement come true with The Sharon at Southpark, a compassionate community in Charlotte, NC, offering a continuum of care. Residents here have access to independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care provided by a team of kind and compassionate care experts. Their relaxing community is peacefully set amidst a 28-acre campus with easy access to shops, recreational amenities, and entertainment options in the area.

In addition to convenient services like housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance, the community provides access to a wide selection of hotel-like amenities, including gathering venues, recreational spaces, and wellness & fitness areas. Multiple dining areas and diverse menus are also available to ensure residents’ cravings and nutritional needs are met. Whatever your interests and passions are, The Sharon at Southpark provides the opportunities and spaces you need to enjoy them while receiving compassionate care and assistance.

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Wesley Pines

1000 Wesley Pines Rd, Lumberton, NC 28358
Overview of Wesley Pines

With its rich history of providing exceptional senior care since 1977, Wesley Pines Retirement Community in the beautiful setting of Wesley Pines Road, Lumberton, NC features independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Set on 49 acres of serene grounds, the community has a variety of cottages and villas with two-bedroom floor plans for seniors to live comfortably and safely. As a life plan community, Wesley Pines Retirement Community doubles its efforts to meet seniors’ ever-changing needs and aspirations.

Handling the maintenance and other household responsibilities, the community provides a full slate of enjoyable activities and fun programs for residents to remain happy and well-connected. Here, healthy and delightful dining options are served for a satisfactory mealtime. Wesley Pines Retirement Community offers top-tier services and incredible amenities, ensuring seniors optimize their freedom.

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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 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 390 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.