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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)
82
Yes
16
74.4%
A+
101.50/200
20
80%
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
84
No
24
-
-
103.50/200
6
83.3%
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)
84
No
55
-
-
95.75/200
19
84.2%
-
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
79
Yes
30
-
-
99.50/200
18
77.8%
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
82
Yes
37
-
-
91.00/200
19
84.2%
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)
80
Yes
12
-
-
101.50/200
24
79.2%
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
80
Yes
35
-
-
95.50/200
10
50%
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)
95
Yes
15
70.5%
-
90.00/200
23
82.6%
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
85
Yes
34
40.0%
A-
103.50/200
18
66.7%
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
96
No
20
-
-
105.50/200
16
50%
-
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
89
Yes
4
-
A+
91.50/200
17
76.5%
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
76
Yes
32
100.0%
-
104.50/200
17
64.7%
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
76
Yes
38
67.1%
A+
96.50/200
15
86.7%
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)
92
No
37
43.5%
A+
101.50/200
17
100%
-
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
96
Yes
0
-
A+
97.00/200
23
87%
Studio / 1 Bed
Experience the retirement you deserve at Summit Place of South Park, an inviting senior living community in Charlotte, North Carolina, offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care & Short-Term Stays. Located in a warm and welcoming environment, residents can choose from a variety of floor plans, including a studio, deluxe studio, and one-bedroom apartments. With a team available 24/7, and an emergency call response system, residents can live peacefully knowing that support is available anytime.
Dedicated to delivering a stress-free and joyful living experience to its residents, the community features unique amenities like a theater with reclining seats, a beautiful sensory garden for Memory Care residents, and a trellis-covered patio where residents can relax and socialize. Residents enjoy a variety of activities, such as live entertainment, arts & crafts, walking clubs, bingo, themed lunches, cultural excursions, exercise classes, and community events. Other amenities include a beauty salon, library, gym, and free transportation, ensuring a comfortable and engaging lifestyle.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Calyx Living of Wakefield is a thriving community in Raleigh, NC, offering comprehensive assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents enjoy the comfort and convenience of having 24/7 access to a dedicated care team and their services, including daily living assistance, personal care support, and more. Their campus guarantees safety and peace of mind with 24-hour security and a personal pendant alert system available to everyone for faster response during emergencies.
Vibrant life enrichment activities and amenities like game rooms, wellness studios, and relaxing outdoor spaces are available to make residents’ living experience as vibrant and enjoyable as possible. The dining experience here is always delectable with chef-prepared meals cooked using fresh local ingredients. Here, you can receive compassionate care while staying close to everything you love.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 361 / 375 / 446 / 482 / 488 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Located in the historical community of Hillsborough, NC, Terra Bella Hillsborough is a one-of-a-kind senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The community features cozy suites and elegant one-bedroom apartments for seniors to find solace in. With its exceptional care and assistance 24/7, residents keep their peace of mind and enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle. Alongside its signature SHINE Memory Care program, the community provides various signature programs encompassing dining activities, activities, and transportation. To ensure seniors are in their best condition, the community provides fun and exciting activities. Moreover, meals that are served from breakfast to dinner are of the highest quality to cater to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Terra Bella Hillsborough is a pet-friendly community that provides its residents with local outings, live entertainment, and wellness classes in its wonderful amenities such as a private courtyard, a community garden, and scenic walking paths.
As a senior community with a holistic approach to Assisted Living and Memory Care, Cadence at Clemmons prioritizes the well-being of their residents on all fronts: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual. Within this enriching environment, senior residents can pursue their passions and foster meaningful connections while enjoying a sense of home.
Cadence at Clemmons provides wellness programs, dining experiences, and activities encouraging senior residents to connect with new people and explore new horizons. Their Assisted Living and Memory Care services are designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit. This intimate setting, featuring 62 rooms, is carefully designed to promote overall wellness. Cadence at Clemmons aims to create a senior living community that embraces every aspect of well-being.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 292 / 527 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Experience an all-encompassing care at Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, an exceptional senior living community in Charlotte, NC, offering comprehensive levels of care and healthcare services. These include independent living, assisted living, and memory care, ensuring that residents receive the support they need while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle. Here, residents can enjoy gatherings in the elegant, light-filled lobby or savor nutritious meals in the stately dining room. The community features a lakeside porch, a year-round pool, and various activities for relaxation and recreation. At Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, residents have access to a range of supportive services tailored to their needs.
The community offers short-term respite stays, ideal for those needing a temporary break or recovery after surgery. Skilled nursing care is available around the clock, along with physical, occupational, and speech therapy for recovery. For those requiring long-term skilled care, Brookdale provides a comfortable setting with professional nursing services. Additionally, transitional care helps residents transition from hospital to home, and hospice care is available through a network of preferred providers, ensuring consistent, high-quality support.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 320 - 425 / 527 / 690 / 807 / 1,025 / 1,140 - 1,372 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
The Laurels & The Haven in Highland Creek is a senior living community located in the heart of Charlotte, NC, offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care & Short-Term Stays. Residents can choose the perfect living space that matches their needs with a range of well-designed floor plans, including studious, one-bed and two-bed apartments. The community hosts various events throughout the year, ensuring happiness and connection with loved ones. Recognized for excellence, it has received the Best Memory Care award in the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living report.
Committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment with access to necessary care services, the community provides personalized medical resources and a team committed to helping residents thrive. Residents also relish in a range of amenities, including a bistro, movie room, library, beauty salon, and boutique shop. The Ageility Rehab and Fitness clinic, pet-friendly policies, restaurant-style dining with individualized options, and scheduled local transportation adds to the convenience and welfare of the residents. The dining rooms are thoughtfully separated by care level to ensure comfort and personalized care for all residents.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Private / Companion Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Situated in a peaceful Pineville, NC neighborhood, The Haven & The Laurels at Carolina Place offers stress-free senior living designed to feel like home. Residents enjoy a relaxed pace with beautiful gardens, rocking chairs on the porch, and even ice cream parlor treats. Social events and activities like happy hour gatherings and musical performances create a vibrant and connected atmosphere.
This Five Star senior living community goes beyond relaxation. The Haven & The Laurels provides comprehensive support, including 24/7 trained caregivers, housekeeping, laundry services, and transportation. Residents can personalize their experience with social activities, fitness classes, and delicious chef-prepared meals. Medical resources and care services are also readily available, ensuring a safe and secure environment.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Overlooking the serene Southport, NC, Terrabella Southport is a premier senior living community offering assisted living and memory care within a relaxing living environment and easy access to shopping, dining, and medical services. With thoughtfully designed apartments equipped with personalized climate control settings, emergency call systems, and kitchenettes, residents enjoy a cozy and safe residence. Through its SHINE Memory Care Program, residents dealing with memory loss are given evidence-based memory care that allows them to navigate life despite their afflictions.
Residents’ holistic well-being is paramount to Terrabella Southport, offering extensive lifestyle programs for dining, activities, health, and wellness; residents are guaranteed the care and assistance that benefits all aspects of their wellness. Here, residents enjoy chef-prepared delicacies, a social calendar full of planned activities, and a broad range of amenities designed for fun, wellness, and entertainment. Amenities include Visiting physicians, religious services, salon services, live entertainment, local outings & excursions, and senior-specific wellness classes.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55
Building Type: Single story building
Nestled in a quiet neighborhood in Guilford County, Greensboro, NC, Spring Arbor of Greensboro is a supportive senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents are warmly welcomed into beautifully designed living spaces, with an array of studios and one-bedroom apartments to choose from. With a built-in emergency response system in every residence and a maintenance-free lifestyle, residents here are guaranteed to thrive and enjoy a retirement life with no worries.
Committed to elevating residents’ experience and quality of life, the community offers an array of specially designed activities to rekindle old interests, develop new hobbies, and socialize with new people. Residents are also empowered to focus on their holistic wellness with a variety of programs, classes, and events. At Spring Arbor of Greensboro, everyday is filled with plenty of new experiences and programs that are specifically designed to empower residents to live fulfilling lives.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 330 / 372-392 / 475 / 510 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Sunrise of Raleigh is a leader in promoting engaging senior living for residents who crave independence and variety, situated in a prime Raleigh, North Carolina location. The community offers a personalized experience where residents can enjoy a variety of programs and hobbies, as well as fresh cuisine tailored to their tastes, with room rates starting at $5,411 per month. Sunrise of Raleigh is led by designated care managers and nurturing team members who dedicate each day to championing residents’ quality of life, partnering with them to develop individualized plans that respond to their needs and preferences and can be adjusted to meet future needs.
The community’s activities program is exceptional, led by a team member who has been with Sunrise of Raleigh since 1997, and has earned a reputation strong enough that universities place students with the community to earn internship credits. Residents at Sunrise of Raleigh are engaged and fulfilled, enjoying a variety of activities such as puzzles, scenic cruises, live entertainment, reading, and more. The in-house chef uses only fresh, top-quality ingredients to craft signature dishes and resident favorites, while the community actively introduces new programs and facilitates intergenerational relationships. Conveniently located in Raleigh, NC, just 15 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Sunrise of Raleigh is close to downtown Raleigh’s theaters, museums, shopping, dining, entertainment, and walking distance to Crabtree Valley Mall, with nearby NC State football and Carolina Hurricanes ice hockey games, and medical support within a 10-mile radius.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology
View Full Ranking MethodologyHow 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
Balancing Additional FactorsThe 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:
These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.
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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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.
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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.
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