Page 8 of Best Assisted Living in North Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 389 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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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: 36/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in North Carolina. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 72The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in North Carolina. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
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 East Broad
AL
Statesville (Broadview)
58
Facility 58
NC AVG 72
Rank #276 / 387
Yes
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 36
Rank #484 / 536
100.0% -
106.00/200
Facility 106.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #4 / 321
22
82%
Facility 82%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #202 / 333
Studio
Terrabella Little Avenue
AL
MC
Charlotte (Carmel)
62
Facility 62
NC AVG 72
Rank #222 / 387
Yes
72
Facility 72
NC AVG 36
Rank #24 / 536
98.4% -
88.50/200
Facility 88.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #270 / 321
32
88%
Facility 88%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #274 / 333
Suite
Carolina Reserve of Durham
AL
MC
Durham (Hope Valley Green)
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 72
Rank #230 / 387
Yes
48
Facility 48
NC AVG 36
Rank #168 / 536
23.3% -
102.50/200
Facility 102.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #73 / 321
22
77%
Facility 77%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #150 / 333
Studio / 2 Bed
Caring Hands Senior Home
AL
Charlotte (Wessex Square)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 72
Rank #335 / 387
No
2
Facility 2
NC AVG 36
Rank #526 / 536
66.7% -
102.50/200
Facility 102.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #73 / 321
11
45%
Facility 45%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #19 / 333
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Eno Pointe Assisted Living
AL
NH
Durham
147
Facility 147
NC AVG 72
Rank #13 / 387
No
11
Facility 11
NC AVG 36
Rank #449 / 536
73.5% -
99.50/200
Facility 99.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #145 / 321
25
92%
Facility 92%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #303 / 333
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Sunrise on Providence
AL
HOS
MC
Charlotte (Olde Providence North)
95
Facility 95
NC AVG 72
Rank #108 / 387
Yes
15
Facility 15
NC AVG 36
Rank #414 / 536
70.5% -
90.00/200
Facility 90.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #261 / 321
23
83%
Facility 83%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #218 / 333
Studio / Companion Suite / 1 Bed
Chatham Ridge
AL
MC
Chapel Hill
91
Facility 91
NC AVG 72
Rank #115 / 387
Yes
33
Facility 33
NC AVG 36
Rank #281 / 536
-A-
98.50/200
Facility 98.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #168 / 321
23
87%
Facility 87%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #267 / 333
Studio / Suite
Clemmons Village II- Assisted Living
AL
MC
Clemmons
66
Facility 66
NC AVG 72
Rank #198 / 387
Yes
26
Facility 26
NC AVG 36
Rank #339 / 536
-A+
102.50/200
Facility 102.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #73 / 321
16
75%
Facility 75%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #121 / 333
Suite
Sunrise of Raleigh
AL
MC
Raleigh (Northwest Raleigh)
100
Facility 100
NC AVG 72
Rank #77 / 387
Yes
49
Facility 49
NC AVG 36
Rank #162 / 536
-A-
77.50/200
Facility 77.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #296 / 321
24
79%
Facility 79%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #164 / 333
Studio / 2 Bed
The Post at Providence Assisted Living
AL
Charlotte (Providence Plantation)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 72
Rank #335 / 387
No
7
Facility 7
NC AVG 36
Rank #476 / 536
-A+
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
5
20%
Facility 20%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #6 / 333
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every NC community we track that reports that metric, not just the 389 on this page.

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Overview of Brookdale East Broad

Brookdale East Broad offers a serene senior living experience nestled in Statesville, North Carolina. Designed for comfort and independence, this assisted living community provides a tranquil retirement setting where residents can relax and enjoy life without the stress of daily chores. With a focus on maintaining personal freedom, Brookdale East Broad ensures peace of mind with round-the-clock emergency response services, ensuring assistance is always at hand when needed.

Residents at Brookdale East Broad can indulge in a vacation-style lifestyle enriched with amenities such as an emergency alert system, pet-friendly accommodations, and convenient transportation services. The community offers beautifully landscaped grounds, inviting porches, and cozy meeting rooms ideal for social gatherings. Additional conveniences include onsite beauty and barber services, a greenhouse for gardening enthusiasts, and easy access to pharmacy and postal services. With keypad entry for security and a soothing piano for musical enjoyment, Brookdale East Broad is dedicated to fostering a fulfilling and comfortable living environment for its residents.

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Terrabella Little Avenue

7745 Little Ave, Charlotte, NC 28226
Overview of Terrabella Little Avenue

A 62-bed assisted living and memory care community in Charlotte’s Carmel neighborhood on Little Avenue is Terrabella Little Avenue. With nearly full occupancy at 98 percent, the home operates with a consistent resident base. The neighborhood scores 72 on the Walk Score scale, making it really walkable. Within a short walk are most daily errands and nearby essentials.

Terrabella Little Avenue is set up as a suite-style residential setting, offering occupants assisted living and memory care services. Pets are welcome, which can provide valuable companionship for those living here and visiting family members. The location offers good neighborhood walkability without the bustle of a major commercial corridor, suiting residents who cherish a calmer residential setting.

Over the past decade, inspections have touched on supervision, administrative protocols, clinical medication practice, and facility maintenance. These are areas families may want to know more fully during a tour and consultation with Terrabella Little Avenue.

For families assessing this community in Charlotte, visiting is a crucial next step to see the suite layouts, understand daily cultures, and get a clear sense of how the team manages care and daily life.

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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 Caring Hands Senior Home

Situated in a serene location in Charlotte, NC, Caring Hands Senior Home is a welcoming senior living community that prioritizes residents’ well-being through its excellent assisted living services. The community features 10 years of extensive experience in delivering care and an ideal caregiver to resident ratio of 1 to 5, guaranteeing residents exceptional and personalized care. Featuring five spacious and cozy private rooms, the community fosters an intimate, family-like environment where residents and caregivers share deeper and more personal connections.

Caring for residents’ overall well-being, the community also created an inclusive social group and personal activities to promote social connectivity, along with on-site spiritual and emotional support to residents and family members. With a warm, family-like environment, holistic individualized care, friendly neighbors, and compassionate caregivers, residents here are guaranteed to live a meaningful and comfortable life.

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Overview of Eno Pointe Assisted Living

Surrounded by verdant trees in Durham, NC, Eno Pointe Assisted Living provides a relaxing setting for those seeking compassionate assisted living services. Their excellent team is always available to support residents who need assistance with their daily living activities, medication management, and personal care, without affecting their independence. For added care, doctors are available on-site to monitor residents’ medical needs and help coordinate their care with several healthcare providers.

Residents are also given plenty of opportunities to have fun and stay active with their brimming calendar of social activities and events. For proper nourishment, dietician-approved meals and snacks are served three times a day. Residents also have optional access to various therapy services allowing them to conveniently recover or maintain their mobility and abilities. At Eno Pointe Assisted Living, they make sure residents are given the care, support, and opportunities they need to live fully.

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Overview of Sunrise on Providence

Located in the Olde Providence North neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, Sunrise on Providence is a senior living community offering assisted living, hospice care, and a dedicated memory care program in one location. The community is about 4.5 miles from Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, providing residents and families with convenient access to nearby hospital care when needed.

The community features Victorian-style architecture and overlooks a lake, giving it a distinctive appearance among senior living communities in the area. It has 95 beds and offers studio, companion suite, and one-bedroom residences. Residents can choose the level of privacy that best fits their preferences. The community currently operates at about 71% occupancy.

Sunrise on Providence’s assisted living and a specialized memory care program support residents as their care needs change without moving to another community. Pets are welcome in the community, allowing residents to bring a companion animal when they move in.

State inspections have most often focused on fire safety systems and equipment, along with periodic reviews of care documentation and infection control practices. Families touring Sunrise on Providence may want to ask how these areas are monitored and managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 15, which is car-dependent. Most errands, shopping, dining, and medical appointments require a vehicle, so visiting family should plan to drive.

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Chatham Ridge

114 Polks Village Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Overview of Chatham Ridge

Located in the enticing neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC, the Catham Ridge is an inviting senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. A wide range of spacious and comfortable accommodations, including private studios and shared suites are available. Having a highly skilled and empathetic team, this community offers a cutting-edge memory care program named Pathways to Discover that is thoughtfully designed for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. This community also renders an emergency response system and 24/7 personalized care services.

Having above-and-beyond amenities and other services, residents can enjoy weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Experience delicious dining with delightful meals and snacks every day. Engage in diverse social activities and community events. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can acquire a wondrous living experience.

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Overview of Clemmons Village Ii- Assisted Living

Clemmons Village II is an extraordinary senior living community located at Holder Road, Clemmons, NC, providing a variety of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features various floor plans including companion suites, couple suites, and small, and large private suites. With a team of registered nurses and certified medication technicians, Clemmons Village II ensures a comfortable and safe residence.

The community fosters a vibrant environment, conducting enriching social activities that residents may participate in. Alongside fun activities, seniors may converse over healthy and delicious meals carefully prepared by the team. Clemmons Village II prides itself on wonderful amenities including a beauty salon and barbershop, pet-friendly spaces, a campus chapel, and beautiful outdoor areas. Moreover, the community is conveniently located near local amenities and sceneries, ensuring a relaxing stay.

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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 The Post at Providence Assisted Living

The Post at Providence Assisted Living is a small assisted living home on Esherwood Lane in the Providence Plantation neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is a single story building with six beds, and it has been serving families for five years under Ms. Megan Govender, who is President and Co-Owner. Residents can choose between private and semi private rooms, and the home sits about four and a half miles from Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

The defining feature here is scale. With a staff to resident ratio of 1 to 3 and a team of 40 employees supporting a six bed home, residents receive a level of daily attention that larger communities are rarely structured to provide. That setup suits an older adult who does better in a quiet, house style setting than in a bustling campus, and it means caregivers come to know each resident’s routine and preferences closely.

The home offers on site transportation, which matters in this part of Charlotte. The neighborhood scores 7 out of 100 for walkability, so most errands and appointments involve a car, and having rides arranged through the community keeps residents connected to doctors, shopping, and outings without depending entirely on family schedules. Fitness and recreation are available on site as well, giving residents a way to stay active within the home itself.

Families weighing a small home against a larger community will find this one firmly in the first category, built around close personal care in a residential Charlotte setting.

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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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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 389 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.