Page 24 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Wilson House
AL
MC
Wilson
136
Facility 136
NC AVG 70
Rank #13 / 328
No
2
Facility 2
NC AVG 34
Rank #365 / 373
33.1%
Facility 33.1%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #163 / 186
99.00/200
Facility 99.00/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #149 / 291
D-25
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #120 / 301
-
Avendelle on Kildaire Farm
AL
MC
Cary (The Bluffs Of Kildaire)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 70
Rank #278 / 328
Yes
22
Facility 22
NC AVG 34
Rank #239 / 373
-
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #31 / 291
A+3
33%
Facility 33%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
-
Lakepark Family Care Home
AL
MC
RESC
Raleigh (North Raleigh)
5
Facility 5
NC AVG 70
Rank #323 / 328
No
19
Facility 19
NC AVG 34
Rank #257 / 373
-
102.00/200
Facility 102.00/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #68 / 291
A+6
17%
Facility 17%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
Private Rooms
Blissful Living Senior Care, Inc.
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Charlotte (Silverwood)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 70
Rank #278 / 328
No
5
Facility 5
NC AVG 34
Rank #343 / 373
-
97.00/200
Facility 97.00/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #173 / 291
A-3
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
-
Bryson Senior Living
AL
Bryson City
50
Facility 50
NC AVG 70
Rank #245 / 328
No
51
Facility 51
NC AVG 34
Rank #86 / 373
68.0%
Facility 68.0%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #103 / 186
92.25/200
Facility 92.25/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #226 / 291
B+9
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
-
Terrabella Asheboro
AL
MC
Asheboro (Laurel Wood Hills)
96
Facility 96
NC AVG 70
Rank #70 / 328
Yes--
96.50/200
Facility 96.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #180 / 291
A-17
71%
Facility 71%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #87 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed
Brookstone Terrace of Thomasville
AL
MC
Thomasville
62
Facility 62
NC AVG 70
Rank #193 / 328
No
71
Facility 71
NC AVG 34
Rank #19 / 373
-
102.50/200
Facility 102.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #68 / 291
B+19
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
-
LiveWell @ Brassfield Rd. (North Raleigh)
AL
HC
MC
Raleigh
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 70
Rank #278 / 328
No
8
Facility 8
NC AVG 34
Rank #322 / 373
-
89.50/200
Facility 89.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #203 / 291
A-5
60%
Facility 60%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #22 / 301
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Our Promise Care Homes at Heritage Hills
AL
RESC
Chapel Hill
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 70
Rank #278 / 328
No
12
Facility 12
NC AVG 34
Rank #298 / 373
-
96.00/200
Facility 96.00/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #188 / 291
B+8
50%
Facility 50%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Roms
Mint Hill Senior Living
AL
RC
Charlotte
82
Facility 82
NC AVG 70
Rank #118 / 328
No
30
Facility 30
NC AVG 34
Rank #199 / 373
20.7%
Facility 20.7%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #186 / 186
94.50/200
Facility 94.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #203 / 291
B-28
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #120 / 301
-

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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Wilson House

1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway Wilson, Nc 27893, Wilson, NC 27893
Overview of Wilson House

Offering assisted living and memory care, Wilson House is a 136-bed community in Wilson, NC. 24-hour staffing is also available to ensure residents can access services as needed. The community also provides housekeeping services, along with support for daily tasks.

The community’s occupancy is at 33.1%, and the Secured Living program supports the memory care setting. Medicaid is accepted when a resident qualifies, and personal savings may not cover the full cost of care.

Moreover, restaurant-style dining includes meals prepared to meet dietary needs, allowing residents with special diets to receive food suited to those requirements. Transportation is also available for residents who need help reaching destinations outside the community, while outdoor common areas offer space to spend time outside.

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Overview of Avendelle on Kildaire Farm

Avendelle on Kildaire Farm, located in Cary, NC, is a senior living community by Avendelle that offers assisted living services and amenities to its residents. As part of their assisted living services, they provide their residents with 24 hour personalized care and supervision, medication administration and management, as well as regular physician visits for health checks and assessments.

Additionally, the residents are also provided nutritional meals and snacks throughout the day where special diets are also accommodated. This senior living community also offers housekeeping and laundry services, as well as grooming services, providing convenience and comfort during the residents’ stay in the community

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Overview of Lakepark Family Care Home

Enjoy true comfort in Lakepark Family Care Home, a serene community in Raleigh, NC, offering compassionate assisted living services. Their accommodations here are designed to provide plenty of privacy and guarantee safety, allowing residents to enjoy their precious personal time in comfort and peace. With their ideal resident-to-caregiver ratio and 24/7 access to personal care and daily living assistance, residents are guaranteed to maintain their best state and well-being.

Individualized activities are available to encourage residents to stay active and socially engaged in their community. Residents’ meals are always served fresh and healthy with accommodations to their dietary needs to make sure mealtimes are always satisfying and nourishing. With no chores to worry about, round-the-clock care, and enriching activities, residents here are guaranteed to enjoy the life they deserve without hassles and worries.

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Overview of Blissful Living Senior Care

At six beds, Blissful Living Senior Care, INC. is a residential care home rather than a traditional assisted living facility. That distinction matters: the Silverwood neighborhood address on Robinson Church Road in Charlotte puts residents in a house-scale setting in Mecklenburg County, about 8.5 miles from the city center. The neighborhood scores a 5 on the Walk Score scale, so a car is required for virtually any errand or outing outside the home.

The care model covers more ground than the size might suggest. Assisted living is the baseline, and the home also supports hospice care, memory care, and respite stays, so residents with more complex or shifting needs don’t necessarily have to move. Licensed nurses and CNAs provide round-the-clock coverage. The administrator, Martin Anuonye, is a licensed nurse himself, which means clinical oversight comes from the top. Angela Ezekwe-Anuonye serves as Vice President.

State inspections have generally centered on medication management, documentation and care planning, and staffing qualifications as recurring areas of attention.

For families who have looked at larger assisted living communities and found them impersonal, a six-bed home with licensed nursing on staff around the clock and the capacity to support hospice and memory care through end of life represents a meaningfully different option. That’s what Blissful Living is built to be.

Contact Blissful Living Senior Care, Inc.

Bryson Senior Living

314 Hughes Branch Road Bryson City, Nc 28713, Bryson City, NC 28713
Overview of Bryson Senior Living

Bryson Senior Living provides assisted living in Bryson City, NC, with support for daily activities and staff available around the clock. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support and prefers a smaller setting.

With 50 beds, Bryson Senior Living is among the smaller communities. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a payment option when personal savings may not cover the full cost of care. James R. serves as director.

The Secured Living program provides a secured setting for residents who need supervision. Restaurant-style dining includes balanced meals prepared to meet dietary needs, and onsite therapy, pharmacy services, and provider services let residents access those services at the community. A Walk Score of 51 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain errands independently.

Contact Bryson Senior Living

Terrabella Asheboro

2925 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC 27205
Overview of Terrabella Asheboro

Opened four years ago, Terrabella Asheboro is a 96-bed assisted living and memory care community in the Laurel Wood Hills neighborhood of Asheboro, a car-dependent area at the outskirts of town. The one-story building offers both studio and one-bedroom floor plans. It welcomes pets to let residents keep their companions with them.

The facility sits on Zoo Parkway, with easy access to the Asheboro Zoo and associated recreational areas. Since the surrounding neighborhood is largely residential with limited pedestrian infrastructure, visiting family members will want transportation. The walk score reflects this car-centric setting. The home’s relatively recent opening positions it as a newer option in the Asheboro market, and the presence of assisted living and memory care services means it can serve occupants across care levels in one place.

Over the past decade, state inspections have documented findings about medication administration and documentation practices. Recent surveys flagged concerns with accurate dosing and controlled-substance record-keeping.

Families contemplating Terrabella Asheboro must ask during tours about how it has addressed compliance areas and what safeguards are implemented for medication oversight.

Contact Terrabella Asheboro

Brookstone Terrace of Thomasville

915 West Cooksey Drive Thomasville, Nc 27360, Thomasville, NC 27360
Overview of Brookstone Terrace of Thomasville

Brookstone Terrace of Thomasville provides assisted living and memory care in Thomasville, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the community may be a good fit for someone who needs either daily task assistance or a supervised memory care setting.

The home has 62 beds. A Walk Score of 71 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact Brookstone Terrace of Thomasville

Overview of LiveWell @ Brassfield Rd. (north Raleigh)

Make every moment of your best years count with LiveWell at Brassfield Road, an extraordinary senior living community in Raleigh, NC, that focuses on memory care. A team of compassionate and highly trained professionals works hard 24/7 to meet residents’ needs and aspirations. Thrive and live your life to the fullest with the community’s intimate and cozy setting.

Promoting familiarity and comfort, the community ensures residents live a stress-free retirement. Residents benefit from personalized care tailored to their preferences. Moreover, purposely built amenities are provided for residents to maintain an active and happy lifestyle amidst the community’s tranquil and inviting setting.

Contact LiveWell @ Brassfield Rd. (North Raleigh)

Overview of Our Promise Care Homes at Heritage Hills

Our Promise Care Homes at Heritage Hills provides assisted living and Residential Care in Chapel Hill, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while residents live in a private or semi private room.

The home has six beds, creating a small community that may suit someone who prefers a more intimate residential setting. Residents can choose a private room or a semi private room, depending on whether they want their own space or are comfortable sharing.

Contact Our Promise Care Homes at Heritage Hills

Mint Hill Senior Living

10830 Lawyers Glen Drive Charlotte, Nc 28227, Charlotte, NC 28227
Overview of Mint Hill Senior Living

Mint Hill Senior Living in Charlotte, North Carolina, delivers assisted living support and short-term respite care. Assisted living services focus on essential routine tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medications. Respite options give family caregivers a temporary break or supply short-term accommodations during recovery periods.

This 82-bed community features structured indoor spaces, including a library, an entertainment room, and a restaurant-style dining setup for shared meals. Mobility around the broader area relies heavily on vehicles, as reflected by a walk score of 30, though the property supplies scheduled transportation for off-site trips.

Families looking for long-term daily help or short-term relief care can reach out to Mint Hill Senior Living for additional details on accommodations.

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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.