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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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390 homes
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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 The Haven in the Village at Carolina Place
The Haven in the Village at Carolina Place is a senior living community located in Pineville, NC. It offers assisted living and SHINE® Memory Care services, focusing on personalized care and engagement for residents. The community features a variety of amenities and lifestyle programs designed to enhance the quality of life for seniors.

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Sandy Ridge Assisted Living

326 Bowman Road Candor, Nc 27229, Candor, NC 27229
Overview of Sandy Ridge Assisted Living
Sandy Ridge Assisted Living is a Memory Care and Assisted Living community located in Candor, North Carolina. It offers a range of services including personalized health and wellness care, 24-hour staffing, and a secure environment for residents. The facility emphasizes compassionate care in a family-like setting.

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Wilson House

1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway Wilson, Nc 27893, Wilson, NC 27893
Overview of Wilson House
Wilson House is a senior living facility located in Wilson, North Carolina. It offers assisted living, memory care, and secured living options for seniors. The community focuses on providing personalized care and a supportive environment for residents.

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Montgomery Senior Living

327 Freeman Street Star, Nc 27356, Star, NC 27356
Overview of Montgomery Senior Living
Montgomery Senior Living is located in Star, North Carolina. It offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. The community provides a supportive environment with various activities and dining options for residents.

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Cedar Mountain House

11 Sherwood Ridge Road Brevard, Nc 28712, Brevard, NC 28712
Overview of Cedar Mountain House
Cedar Mountain House is a senior living facility located in Brevard, North Carolina. It offers assisted living and secured living options for seniors, providing personalized support for daily activities while promoting independence. The community focuses on creating a nurturing environment where residents can thrive and enjoy life.

Contact Cedar Mountain House

Yadkin Valley Senior Living

500 Johnson Ridge Road Elkin, Nc 28621, Elkin, NC 28621
Overview of Yadkin Valley Senior Living
Yadkin Valley Senior Living is a senior living community located in Elkin, NC. It offers independent living and assisted living services, including meal service and activities programs. The community is designed to provide quality care and a supportive environment for seniors.

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Yancey House

6 Cooper Lane Burnsville, Nc 28714, Burnsville, NC 28714
Overview of Yancey House
Yancey House is a senior living facility located in Burnsville, North Carolina. It offers assisted living, memory care, and secured living options for seniors. The community focuses on providing personalized care and a supportive environment for residents.

Contact Yancey House

Twelve Oaks

1297 Galax Trail Mount Airy, Nc 27030, Mount Airy, NC 27030
Overview of Twelve Oaks
Twelve Oaks is a senior living facility located in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. It offers a range of services including Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care. The community is designed to provide a supportive lifestyle that simplifies daily life while ensuring residents receive personalized care.

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Overview of Riverwood Assisted Living Facility
Riverwood Assisted Living Facility is a family-owned assisted living community located in Dobson, NC. It is dedicated to providing long-term care and support with a focus on personalized assistance for daily living activities. The facility aims to enhance the well-being and comfort of its residents in a warm and welcoming environment.

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Bryson Senior Living

314 Hughes Branch Road Bryson City, Nc 28713, Bryson City, NC 28713
Overview of Bryson Senior Living
Bryson Senior Living is a senior living facility located in Bryson City, North Carolina. It offers assisted living and secured living options for seniors, providing personalized support for daily activities while promoting independence. The community focuses on creating a nurturing environment where residents can thrive and enjoy life.

Contact Bryson Senior Living

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.