Page 6 of Best Assisted Living in North Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 403 assisted living communities in NC using NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NC
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Info below is compiled from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
NC DHSR Star Rating (0–4 stars). Issued by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation based on annual facility inspections. Stars reflect overall compliance with state health and safety rules - 4 stars requires scores of 100+ on two consecutive annual inspections. Ratings can change between inspections if new violations or licensure actions occur.
DHSR Quality Score (/200). Each annual inspection starts at a base of 100 points. Facilities earn demerit points for violations and citations, and merit points for correcting issues, maintaining resident/family councils, sprinkler systems, and other quality programs. The "/200" display reflects the two most recent annual inspections combined - giving a longer-term view of compliance trends rather than a single snapshot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Brookdale Carriage Club Providence
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Charlotte (Olde Providence North)
77
Facility 77
NC AVG 70
Rank #140 / 328
Yes
12
Facility 12
NC AVG 34
Rank #298 / 373
-A+
98.75/200
Facility 98.75/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #154 / 291
?9
67%
Facility 67%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Legacy Heights
AL
MC
RC
Charlotte (Ballantyne)
122
Facility 122
NC AVG 70
Rank #24 / 328
Yes
59
Facility 59
NC AVG 34
Rank #50 / 373
27.0%
Facility 27.0%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #175 / 186
-
81.75/200
Facility 81.75/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #278 / 291
C+22
82%
Facility 82%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
Studio / Suite
LiveWell @ Coker Hills (Chapel Hill)
AL
HC
MC
Chapel Hill (Blue Hill District)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 70
Rank #278 / 328
No
63
Facility 63
NC AVG 34
Rank #30 / 373
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #161 / 186
-
102.50/200
Facility 102.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #68 / 291
A9
56%
Facility 56%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #36 / 301
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Charter Senior Living of Fox Hollow
AL
MC
RC
Pinehurst
85
Facility 85
NC AVG 70
Rank #109 / 328
Yes
27
Facility 27
NC AVG 34
Rank #219 / 373
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #73 / 186
-
93.50/200
Facility 93.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #210 / 291
B+16
75%
Facility 75%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #90 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed
Carolina Reserve of Durham
AL
MC
Durham (Hope Valley Green)
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 70
Rank #200 / 328
Yes
48
Facility 48
NC AVG 34
Rank #106 / 373
23.3%
Facility 23.3%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #180 / 186
-
80.00/200
Facility 80.00/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #68 / 291
B15
60%
Facility 60%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #66 / 301
Studio / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Raleigh
AL
MC
Raleigh (Northwest Raleigh)
100
Facility 100
NC AVG 70
Rank #61 / 328
Yes
49
Facility 49
NC AVG 34
Rank #101 / 373
-A-
82.50/200
Facility 82.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #271 / 291
B-15
67%
Facility 67%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
Studio / 2 Bed
Brookdale Robinwood
AL
CCRC
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Gastonia
89
Facility 89
NC AVG 70
Rank #99 / 328
Yes
4
Facility 4
NC AVG 34
Rank #349 / 373
-A+
91.50/200
Facility 91.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #227 / 291
C12
58%
Facility 58%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #52 / 301
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
TerraBella Southern Pines
AL
MC
Southern Pines
94
Facility 94
NC AVG 70
Rank #90 / 328
Yes
50
Facility 50
NC AVG 34
Rank #95 / 373
73.4%
Facility 73.4%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #95 / 186
A+
92.75/200
Facility 92.75/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #221 / 291
D+10
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #126 / 301
-
Pineville Rehabilitation & Living Center
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Pineville
106
Facility 106
NC AVG 70
Rank #50 / 328
No
25
Facility 25
NC AVG 34
Rank #227 / 373
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #43 / 186
A+--C6
83%
Facility 83%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #36 / 301
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Lynn’s Care Homes At Riverside LLC
AL
RESC
Raleigh (Northeast Raleigh)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 70
Rank #278 / 328
No
8
Facility 8
NC AVG 34
Rank #322 / 373
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #64 / 186
-
105.50/200
Facility 105.50/200
NC AVG 92.7
Rank #5 / 291
A15
67%
Facility 67%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #52 / 301
Semi-Private / 1 Bed Rooms

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NC assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 403 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Brookdale Carriage Club Providence

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.

Starting Price $4,285/Month

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Legacy Heights

11230 Ballantyne Trace Ct, Charlotte, NC 28277
Overview of Legacy Heights

Tucked away in the serene neighborhood of Charlotte, NC, Legacy Heights is a peaceful senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, and short-term stays. The community offers beautifully appointed apartments with access to numerous services, including weekly housekeeping and linen service, restaurant-style dining, 24/7 front desk concierge and nursing team. Featuring Five Star’s award-winning Bridge to Rediscovery Alzheimer’s and dementia care program, the community provides residents’ dealing with memory loss the right support and care.

Committed to giving its residents a vibrant lifestyle with access to comprehensive care, the community provides tailored medical resources and a team trained to help residents in all aspects of their well-being. With a wealth of amenities, such as a spacious activity center, numerous social and recreational events, and a full-service barber and beauty salon, residents never ran out of things to enjoy and do.

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Overview of LiveWell @ Coker Hills (chapel Hill)

Enjoy the beauty and serenity of Chapel Hill, NC, with LiveWell at Coker Hills, a distinct senior living community that specializes in memory care. With its dedication to improving residents’ quality of life, the community provides top-notch care and assistance from a reliable, well-trained team that cares for their special needs 24/7. Moreover, the community works closely with the residents to craft a care plan that best suits their preferred lifestyle to retain their independence.

Featuring quaint and specially designed amenities, residents can rest assured of receiving the utmost attention they deserve. The community also encourages residents to live their lives to the fullest by supporting them every step of the way and handling their daily living activities. Residents feel a sense of belonging and flourish in this purposely designed haven.

Contact LiveWell @ Coker Hills (Chapel Hill)

Overview of Charter Senior Living of Fox Hollow

Nestled in a sunny location that embraces warmth and friendliness, Fox Hollow Senior Living Community is a cozy senior living community in Pinehurst, NC, offering assisted living and memory care options. This community provides residents with studio and one-bedroom apartments tailored to their needs, ensuring a secure and comfortable living space with plenty of privacy. Seniors enjoy vibrant activities, from billiards games to live music around the cozy fireplace, fostering connections and joy.

At Fox Hollow, residents can take advantage of a variety of amenities and programs designed to enhance their daily lives. The community features a beauty salon, movie nights, and engaging exercise classes. With dedicated medical resources, weekly housekeeping, and 24/7 concierge and nursing staff, residents receive personalized support. Lifestyle360 activities and community transportation ensure that there’s always something exciting happening at Fox Hollow.

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Overview of Carolina Reserve of Durham

Carolina Reserve of Durham residents expect to continue to create a lifestyle that suits the needs of its memory care and assisted living residents. The upscale community offers many opportunities for blossoming friendships between staff and residents. Cultivating personal growth and holistic wellness is what they are known for. As a proud member of Navion Senior Solutions, residents learn to live vibrant social lives during their golden years.

Carolina Reserve of Durham offers many activities and amenities that cater to the interests of every senior– it features a recreational room, transportation services, in-house maintenance service, seasonal menus served daily, social activities, and wellness programs, ensuring that residents stay entertained and engaged throughout the day.

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Overview of Sunrise of Raleigh

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.

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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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TerraBella Southern Pines

101 Brucewood Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Overview of TerraBella Southern Pines

Perched along the shores of Pinehurst Lake, TerraBella Southern Pines is a charming senior living community offering a comfortable blend of a welcoming atmosphere, engaged and friendly, compassionate team, and personalized care. Serving the neighborhood of Southern Pines, NC, the community offers assisted living and memory care. Featuring spacious and luxurious suites and one- and two-bedroom apartments, TerraBella guarantees residents a cozy living space.

Offering professional care services to independent residents who could benefit from extra assistance and scientific-based memory care services to residents dealing with memory loss, TerraBella Southern Pines provides residents with the exact level of care they want and need. Residents also enjoy access to Three Meals daily with Snacks, housekeeping services, live entertainment, scheduled transportation, and a full calendar of engaging activities, ensuring plenty of leisure and wellness opportunities.

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Overview of Pineville Rehabilitation & Living Center

Make the most of your golden years with Pineville Rehabilitation & Living Center, an excellent community in Pineville, NC, offering skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care. They also help caregivers get their much-deserved break by offering respite stays. Their team of compassionate caregivers and nurses is available 24/7 to oversee residents’ personalized care plans, provide them with comprehensive care, and assist them with their daily living activities.

Access to physical, occupational, and speech therapies is offered 7 days a week to make sure residents can quickly gain back their strength and mobility to continue doing the things they enjoy. Daily activities, weekly outings, and social activities are available to ensure residents never feel bored and always have something fun and purposeful to do. Gourmet meals are also served daily to energize residents and help them maintain proper nutrition. From comprehensive care services to enriching activities and thoughtful amenities, Pineville Rehabilitation & Living Center provides it all for a convenient and enriching experience.

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Overview of Lynn’s Care Homes at Riverside

Peacefully set in the serene neighborhood of Apalachicola Drive, Raleigh, NC, Lynn’s Care Homes at Riverside LLC, is an esteemed community that offers assisted living. Residents here enjoy the highest quality of care and support according to their needs and preferences from a kind and well-trained team available 24/7. With an intimate and welcoming setting, residents keep peace of mind in their golden years.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and gain meaningful experiences with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs. Have delightful and nutritious meals catering to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Respite care, transportation services, and medication management are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. Spend your golden years without worries surrounded by the community’s specially designed amenities.

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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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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 403 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.