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Best Assisted Living in North Carolina

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 539 homes in North Carolina

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and North Carolina Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Compare Assisted Living around North Carolina The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.

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Brookdale South Charlotte
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Charlotte (Wessex Square)
82Yes 16 74.4% A+101.50/2002080%Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Calyx Living of Fuquay-Varina
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Fuquay-Varina (East Academy Street)
84No 24 --103.50/200683.3%Studio / 1 Bed
Woodland Terrace
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Cary (Woodland Terrace)
84No 55 --95.75/2001984.2%-
Brookdale Skeet Club
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

High Point (Deep River)
79Yes 30 --99.50/2001877.8%Private Rooms
Brookdale Eden
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Eden (Central Area)
82Yes 37 --91.00/2001984.2%Studio / Suite
Brookdale MacArthur Park
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Cary (Carolina House Of Cary)
80Yes 12 --101.50/2002479.2%Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Spring Arbor of Cary
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Cary (Kildaire Farm Road)
80Yes 35 --95.50/2001050%Studio / Cottage/ Alcove
Sunrise on Providence
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Charlotte (Olde Providence North)
95Yes 15 70.5% -90.00/2002382.6%Studio / Companion Suite / 1 Bed
Sunrise of Cary
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Cary (West Chatham Street)
85Yes 34 40.0% A-103.50/2001866.7%Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
TerraBella Newton
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Newton
96No 20 --105.50/2001650%-
Brookdale Robinwood
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Gastonia
89Yes 4 -A+91.50/2001776.5%Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Brookdale Reidsville
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Reidsville
76Yes 32 100.0% -104.50/2001764.7%Studio / Suite
Brookdale Dickinson Avenue
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Greenville
76Yes 38 67.1% A+96.50/2001586.7%Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Harmony at Greensboro
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Greensboro (British Woods)
92No 37 43.5% A+101.50/20017100%-
Terrabella Asheboro
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Asheboro (Laurel Wood Hills)
96Yes 0 -A+97.00/2002387%Studio / 1 Bed
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Bryson Senior Living

314 Hughes Branch Road Bryson City, NC 28713, Bryson City, NC 28713
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.
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.

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Dunmore Plantation

515 W. Kapp Street Dobson, NC 27017, Dobson, NC 27017
Dunmore Plantation is an assisted living facility located in Dobson, North Carolina. It provides Alzheimer's care services for elderly adults with experience, compassion, and commitment. The facility aims to offer a safe and loving home for residents.
Overview of Dunmore Plantation
Dunmore Plantation is an assisted living facility located in Dobson, North Carolina. It provides Alzheimer's care services for elderly adults with experience, compassion, and commitment. The facility aims to offer a safe and loving home for residents.

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Rose Tara Senior Living

125 Plantation Drive King, NC 27021, King, NC 27021
Rose Tara Senior Living is a senior living facility located in King, North Carolina. It offers specialized memory care and secured living for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other memory-related conditions. The community focuses on providing a safe, nurturing environment with 24/7 trained staff and personalized care.
Overview of Rose Tara Senior Living
Rose Tara Senior Living is a senior living facility located in King, North Carolina. It offers specialized memory care and secured living for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other memory-related conditions. The community focuses on providing a safe, nurturing environment with 24/7 trained staff and personalized care.

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Zebulon House

551 Pony Road Zebulon, NC 27597, Zebulon, NC 27597
Zebulon House is a senior living facility located in Zebulon, 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.
Overview of Zebulon House
Zebulon House is a senior living facility located in Zebulon, 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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The Landings of Lake Lure

920 Buffalo Creek Rd Lake Lure, NC 28746, Lake Lure, NC 28746
The Landings of Lake Lure is a senior living facility located in Lake Lure, North Carolina. It provides a supportive environment for seniors, focusing on care and community. The facility offers various services, including respite care.
Overview of The Landings of Lake Lure
The Landings of Lake Lure is a senior living facility located in Lake Lure, North Carolina. It provides a supportive environment for seniors, focusing on care and community. The facility offers various services, including respite care.

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Prestwick Village

1000 Johns Road Laurinburg, NC 28352, Laurinburg, NC 28352
Prestwick Village is a senior living facility located in Laurinburg, North Carolina. It offers assisted living and secured living options for seniors, providing personalized support for daily activities. The community focuses on maintaining independence while ensuring safety and comfort for its residents.
Overview of Prestwick Village
Prestwick Village is a senior living facility located in Laurinburg, North Carolina. It offers assisted living and secured living options for seniors, providing personalized support for daily activities. The community focuses on maintaining independence while ensuring safety and comfort for its residents.

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Harmony House Memory Care

1372 Eufola Road Statesville, NC 28677, Statesville, NC 28677
Harmony House Memory Care is located in Statesville, NC, providing specialized, compassionate care for seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The facility offers a secure, nurturing environment designed to promote dignity, comfort, and engagement. Residents enjoy a vibrant calendar of activities and homestyle dining, ensuring a fulfilling lifestyle.
Overview of Harmony House Memory Care
Harmony House Memory Care is located in Statesville, NC, providing specialized, compassionate care for seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The facility offers a secure, nurturing environment designed to promote dignity, comfort, and engagement. Residents enjoy a vibrant calendar of activities and homestyle dining, ensuring a fulfilling lifestyle.

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The Parc at Sharon Amity

4025 N. Sharon Amity Road Charlotte, NC 28205, Charlotte, NC 28205
The Parc at Sharon Amity is a senior living facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. It offers specialized memory care and secured living for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The community provides a safe, nurturing environment with 24/7 trained staff and personalized care.
Overview of The Parc at Sharon Amity
The Parc at Sharon Amity is a senior living facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. It offers specialized memory care and secured living for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The community provides a safe, nurturing environment with 24/7 trained staff and personalized care.

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The Landings of Rockingham

2605 Swallow Rd Reidsville, NC 27320, Reidsville, NC 27320
The Landings of Rockingham is a senior living facility located in Reidsville, North Carolina. It offers a supportive lifestyle for seniors, focusing on independence, comfort, and connection. The community provides personalized care plans, nutritious dining options, and a variety of engaging activities.
Overview of The Landings of Rockingham
The Landings of Rockingham is a senior living facility located in Reidsville, North Carolina. It offers a supportive lifestyle for seniors, focusing on independence, comfort, and connection. The community provides personalized care plans, nutritious dining options, and a variety of engaging activities.

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Alpha Care One Assisted Living

2060 West Fifth Street Greenville, NC 27834, Greenville, NC 27834
Alpha Care One Assisted Living LLC is a licensed 120-bed assisted living facility located in the heart of Greenville, NC. It provides around-the-clock supervision and support with daily activities, including bathing, feeding, dressing, toileting, and mobility assistance. The community offers enriching experiences through a variety of activities, seasonal events, and even an aviary in the living room for relaxation and enjoyment.
Overview of Alpha Care One Assisted Living
Alpha Care One Assisted Living LLC is a licensed 120-bed assisted living facility located in the heart of Greenville, NC. It provides around-the-clock supervision and support with daily activities, including bathing, feeding, dressing, toileting, and mobility assistance. The community offers enriching experiences through a variety of activities, seasonal events, and even an aviary in the living room for relaxation and enjoyment.

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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.

An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:

  • Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
  • Website quality and digital trust indicators
  • Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)

These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.

Balancing Additional Factors

The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including: walkability and local accessibility, estimated property value, and pricing information.

These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.

The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.