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Overview of The Stewart Health Center

Thrive in your golden years with The Stewart Health Center, an excellent community in Charlotte, NC, offering short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory care. Their excellent care team consists of nurses, doctors, specialists, and support team members to ensure residents receive well-rounded care and support. The community features 67 private rooms & 6 shared rooms that foster privacy and safety, alongside an outstanding staff-to-resident ratio that guarantees personalized care and high-level supervision.

With the help of their dedicated recreation specialist, the community provides residents with a wide selection of fun and engaging activities to enjoy and participate in. To ensure residents are receiving proper nourishment, the community has a talented culinary team to serve residents delicious and nutritionally balanced meals. The community also has access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy, ensuring residents recovering from hospitalization can get back on their feet as quickly as possible. The Stewart Health Center provides a relaxing, healing environment with plenty of opportunities for fun and recreation.

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Forest Heights

2500 Polo Ridge Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Overview of Forest Heights

Forest Heights offers assisted living in Winston-Salem, NC, with help available for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while residents keep their own apartments. The area is somewhat walkable, so some errands are possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to manage select nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Franklin Manor

Situated on the harmonious Cowan Highway, Winchester, TN, Franklin Manor is an idyllic senior living community providing assisted living and respite care. Moreover, several snug and well-designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences await seniors as they move into the community. Let go of your worries and make the most out of your best years with top-notch care and support from a reliable and highly qualified team around the clock.

With a jam-packed calendar of exciting activities and enjoyable events, residents learn new things and gain meaningful experiences. Eat to your heart’s content and satiate your cravings with healthy and delicious meals for a delightful dining experience. Franklin Manor is great for seniors looking to enjoy the most out of their best years.

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Carolina Meadows

100 Whippoorwill Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Overview of Carolina Meadows

Residing in the serene lands of Chapel Hill, NC, Carolina Meadows is an outstanding continuing care retirement community that offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and therapeutic services. The community features beautifully designed and elegant accommodations in various one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans for seniors to enjoy unmatched comfort and convenience. With a respectful and highly trained team delivering top-notch care and support, seniors optimize their independence and live as they prefer.

Learn something new and experience a meaningful retirement with a variety of nourishing classes and engaging activities. Moreover, Carolina Meadows is committed to understanding seniors’ needs and interests to provide them with better assistance. Have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that satisfy cravings and meet dietary restrictions. Carolina Meadows is ideal for seniors wanting to enjoy every bit of their golden years without worries in its peaceful and inviting premises.

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Overview of Glen Haven Huntersville

Offering personal care and memory care, Glen Haven Huntersville is an assisted living community in Huntersville, North Carolina, with an intimate 6-bed capacity. As a recently built community, it provides private bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms for older adults’ comfort. Family-style dining, medication management, and assistance with activities of daily living are also provided to improve residents’ living experience. The community also features a 3:1 caregiver ratio to ensure residents receive the utmost attention and care.

Family-style activities and wellness programs promote active living and encourage socialization. Spacious outdoor areas are also available, ensuring residents can move around. It is also set in a quiet neighborhood in Huntersville, ensuring residents have easy access to amenities. Glen Haven Senior Living is open daily from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.

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Tower of Blessing A Refuge to Seek

632 Christopher Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Overview of Tower of Blessing a Refuge to Seek

Tower of Blessing is an exceptional community with several towers across North Carolina, offering assisted living and hospice care. With 24-hour care from a respectful and well-trained team, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like dressing and grooming. Laundry services, medication management, and on-site doctors’ appointments are also provided, ensuring residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle.

Prioritizing residents’ leisure and wellness, fun activities and exciting events, including light exercises, game nights, and community outings, are conducted. Delicious, home-cooked meals are also served, striving to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents can also travel conveniently and safely with transportation services. The community has six towers in Durham and Chapel Hill, NC, offering the ideal setting for residents to spend their golden years without worry.

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Overview of Brookstone Terrace of Greensboro

Serving the community for 20 years, Brookstone Terrace of Greensboro is an assisted living and memory care community on North Elm Street, 5.3 miles from downtown Greensboro in a calm, car-dependent residential area. The home, under the leadership of Executive Director Erin Domian and President Jay Mahan, accommodates occupants in studio apartments in a two-story building and welcomes pets.

The facility specializes in memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, alongside traditional assisted living for those needing help with daily activities. Short-term respite care exists for family caregivers seeking temporary support. Staff provides a full range of services: housekeeping, on-site physical therapy, and salon services. Transportation is arranged for medical appointments and local destinations. Daily life spotlights engagement and wellness. To keep residents active, the home offers organized social events, exercise programming, and recreational activities. A 24-hour concierge is on duty, and residents can access the library and dining accommodations. The facility operates on a private-pay basis and doesn’t accept Medicare or Medicaid, which families should verify aligns with their financial planning. The nearest hospital, Bethany Medical at Battleground, is around 3 miles away, making urgent care attainable when needed.

The community upholds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, indicating strong business practices and complaint history.

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Overview of New Hanover House

New Hanover House, situated in Wilmington, NC, is a senior living community dedicated to providing assisted living and memory care services. The accommodation options they offer include semi-private units with a common entryway, separate bedrooms, individual HVAC, and a shared bathroom, offering residents both furnished and unfurnished apartments. The community prioritizes safety with an emergency call system in bathrooms and bedrooms. Comprehensive healthcare services at New Hanover House encompass respite care, assistance with daily tasks, medication management, on-site therapy services, and the presence of dedicated caregivers 24/7.

The community ensures the well-being of residents with dietitian-approved meals, promoting health and vitality. As for amenities, residents can enjoy a variety of them such as a beauty salon and spa, housekeeping services, inclusive utilities, and transportation to and from medical appointments, providing convenience for residents. New Hanover House also curates engaging activities, including group and one-on-one activities, live and virtual entertainment, group outings, fitness programs, and celebrations for special occasions, creating a dynamic and supportive environment, and fostering a vibrant living experience.

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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 Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community

Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community operates as a memory care facility in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, under Methodist Church affiliation. The facility is not currently CMS-certified for Medicare or Medicaid. Bert Sanders has served as Healthcare Administrator since 2024. Walk score of 38 reflects somewhat walkable neighborhood access, though most resident errands and outings require transportation.

The community provides skilled nursing care, memory care, rehabilitation services, and respite care. The facility’s stated philosophy emphasizes hospitality, stress-free lifestyle, and support for purposeful living within a residential, resort-style environment.

Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants staff the facility. Programming includes Fountain Hill Home Care and arts activities designed for cognitive support and resident engagement. Amenities encompass housekeeping, physical therapy, organized social events, 24-hour concierge service, hair salon, library access, and restaurant-style dining.

The facility does not participate in CMS certification. Residents access the facility through private pay arrangements and potentially through North Carolina’s financial assistance programs including Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and State/County Special Assistance programs, though direct facility-level participation in these programs is not confirmed.

The Methodist Church affiliation may indicate nonprofit status and long-standing community presence.

Family evaluation of Arbor Acres necessarily relies on in-person facility visits, direct interviews with current residents and family members, review of individual care agreements and service specifications, and assessment of observed staff-resident interactions and physical environment conditions rather than comparative public benchmarking.

Arbor Acres presents itself as a specialized memory care community emphasizing lifestyle amenities and personalized support.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    Environment
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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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • 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 404 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.