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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 Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center

The sister nursing center of The Oaks, Oaks Forest is where residents thrive with the support of quality services for skilled nursing and rehabilitation. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, and long-term living– the nursing home aim to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors can satisfy their holistic wellness.

As a proud member of the Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, expect Oak Forest to provide a list of comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free. These include 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and specialized programs available.

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Overview of Summit Place of Kings Mountain

Situated in the heart of Kings Mountain, NC, the Summit Place of Kings Mountain is a peculiar senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents are treated as members of the family. Spacious and luxurious accommodations are available to ensure comfort and relaxation among its residents. With its compassionate team, the community radiates a supportive environment to ease the stresses of daily living. For memory care services, it offers the Signature Memory Care Neighborhood which provides a caring and peaceful home that caters not only to physical tasks but also to the emotional wellness of its residents with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

With its above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy individualized care plans, medication management, personal laundry and linen service, daily housekeeping, daily wellness checks, and many more. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with the Summit Place of Kings Mountain.

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Overview of Agape Multi Assisted Housing Service

Tucked in the serene Candlewood Street, Kinston, NC, is the astounding senior living community of Agape Multi Assisted Housing Service providing assisted living. A team of kind and highly skilled professionals helps seniors with daily activities such as bathing and dressing. The community goes above and beyond to deliver top-notch care and assistance for seniors to thrive and live to their potential.

The community promotes a bright and welcoming environment, ensuring residents are happy and well-cared for. Moreover, residents enjoy hassle-free dining with the community assisting in meal preparation with meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Agape Multi Assisted Housing Service is great for seniors who require extra assistance in their daily living for a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Brookdale Robinwood

Enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle at Brookdale Robinwood, a welcoming senior living community in Gastonia, North Carolina, offering assisted living. The community provides personalized assistance with daily tasks such as dressing and bathing, allowing residents to focus on enjoying their day. The cozy campus, designed for comfort and privacy, boasts excellent on-site amenities and a diverse social events calendar. Pet-friendly private apartments and inviting areas for socializing, dining, and entertaining enhance the living experience. At Brookdale Robinwood, residents benefit from a range of lifestyle services tailored to individual needs.

The community emphasizes health and wellness through activities like B-Fit fitness classes and Flex Your Brain exercises. With spacious private apartments featuring walk-in closets and large windows, residents enjoy a bright and welcoming atmosphere. A variety of activities, including art classes, trivia games, and yoga, foster a sense of camaraderie and engagement. Dining here is a delightful experience, with menus crafted from residents’ favorite recipes and seasonal ingredients, ensuring every meal is both healthy and enjoyable.

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East Towne

4815 N Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
Overview of East Towne

Discover an exceptional senior living community located in the beautiful neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. The East Towne offers outstanding assisted living and respite care services for its residents. The community provides one-of-a-kind care and support among its residents catering to their individualized needs and interests. Short-term stays are also available for its residents.

Live your best life with its top-of-the-line services and amenities including delightful and health meals in restaurant-style dining, housekeeping and maintenance services, and transportation services. Take time for self-care by visiting its salon and barbershop and its beautifully created patio. Participate in a jampacked calendar of activities intended for recreation, fitness, entertainment, and engagement coordinated by a professional team. At East Towne, seniors can surely acquire a retirement worth remembering.

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Overview of Navion of Goldsboro

Settled in the calming community of Goldsboro, NC, the Navion of Goldsboro is a peculiar senior living community providing assisted living services. A wide range of cozy and spacious accommodations including one-bedroom and two-bedroom are available. Having a highly equipped and dedicated team, this community offers an emergency response team and round-the-clock personalized care services.

True to its goal of promoting a perfect balance between personal freedom and intentional care, residents can enjoy weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Experience delicious dining with delightful meals and snacks every day. Engage in diverse social activities and community events. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can surely enjoy a worry-free retirement Navion of Goldsboro.

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Overview of Mill Creek Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

The sister home of Willow Valley Center, Mill Creek, is also the premier health and rehabilitation center. A comprehensive community that presents a resort-like lifestyle with world-class hospitality offered to each unique individual with personal needs. The health and rehabilitation center’s nursing approach is focused on comprehensive therapies that contribute to a speedy recovery. Mill Creek is known for its world-class hospitality balanced with small-town charm.

The elegant nursing home creates an atmosphere where residents thrive and are enriched with quality skilled nursing care. With an emphasis on skilled nursing and rehabilitation specialty with long-term and short-term care services. Amenities include a library, a courtyard, a family visitation room, daily meals provided, and a hair salon.

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Overview of Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

With a rich legacy of 75 years in healthcare, Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, nestled in the serene suburbs of Clemmons, North Carolina, is a distinguished 93-bed skilled nursing facility. Their commitment extends to short-term and long-term care, further bolstered by a specialized group of full-time rehabilitation specialists dedicated to meeting every senior’s unique needs. The core objective at Cedar Hills is to ensure residents feel like guests and valued members of their extended family. They aim to provide a nurturing and supportive environment where seniors have everything essential for recovery and overall well-being. Experience compassionate care, personalized service, and a supportive community at Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation – where senior well-being is paramount, and you’re treated as a valued family member.

Cedar Hills recognizes the individuality of each person they serve, understanding that everyone comes with their own set of unique needs. Consequently, they take a personalized approach to each senior resident’s care and rehabilitation journey. With its comprehensive array of services and a team of professionals who genuinely care about senior well-being, Cedar Hills is committed to helping seniors reclaim their lives and embrace their best selves. Cedar Hills offers extensive care services administered by a dedicated team of skilled professionals, ensuring patients receive care with warmth and hospitality reminiscent of family and friends. Here, they pride themselves on creating an environment that feels like a home away from home.

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Overview of Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem

Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem is a senior living community situated in a prime Winston-Salem, North Carolina location, offering a personalized lifestyle where residents can enjoy time with friends and neighbors doing what brings them joy. The community provides room rates starting at $3,040 per month and is committed to championing residents’ quality of life, providing empathy, support, education, and comfort. With around-the-clock, relationship-based care, Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem delivers a tailored experience to meet each individual’s unique needs and preferences, infusing their days with a healthy dose of fun.

The community features a beautifully decorated environment that welcomes pets with open arms and lots of love, offering a wide range of engaging activities such as balloon volleyball, water pong, music and manicures, and brain games on the porch. Residents can participate in passion-driven, resident-inspired clubs, including walking, card playing, baking, and crafting, while enjoying a diverse menu with options like high fiber, high calcium, low sodium, low fat, or vegetarian meals. Conveniently located in Winston-Salem, NC, on the corner of Reynolda and Polo roads, Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem is near Reynolda Gardens, movie theaters, shopping, and dining, with residents frequently enjoying community outings to nearby shopping, dining, museums, Salem Lake, and Quarry Park. The community is also close to medical support at Forsyth Hospital and Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, ensuring comprehensive care for its residents.

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Overview of Sunrise at North Hills

Sunrise at North Hills is a full-service senior living community located in a convenient Raleigh, North Carolina location, helping residents enjoy excursions to popular local destinations as well as a variety of amenities and curated programs. The community offers room rates starting at $3,891 per month and welcomes residents into a loving, compassionate environment, working closely with each individual to develop a tailored plan that helps sustain their independence and autonomy. Sunrise at North Hills measures success by residents’ happiness, health, and safety, providing access to a comprehensive schedule of on-site activities designed to keep their mind, body, and spirit engaged, while also organizing frequent outings to popular local destinations, including shopping centers, restaurants, and movie theaters.

The community boasts a variety of amenities, such as a TV lounge with a fireplace, a physical therapy room, and putting green, as well as a range of floor plans, including studios, one-bedroom, two-room, and companion suites, allowing residents to express their style. Sunrise at North Hills offers engaging activities that exercise the mind with Cranium Crunches, the body with weight lifting, and the spirit with meditation, while the team of experts is frequently consulted by journalists for insights on senior care, assisted living, and memory care. Located in Raleigh, NC, on Spring Forest Road between Falls of Neuse Road and Six Forks Road, the community provides easy access to Raleigh’s more than 40 historic attractions and museums, diverse performing arts and music scene, and medical support at nearby hospitals, including WakeMed Raleigh Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, and Rex Hospital.

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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.