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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 43 assisted living communities in Charlotte, NC using NC Dept. of Health and 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: $7,591The average monthly cost across facilities in Charlotte, NC. 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: 31/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Charlotte, NC. 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: 76The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Charlotte, NC. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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

Terrabella Lake Norman
AL
IL
MC
Mooresville
120
Facility 120
NC AVG 72
Rank #36 / 388
Yes
46
Facility 46
NC AVG 33
Rank #186 / 573
100.0% C+
96.00/200
Facility 96.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #205 / 321
30
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #219 / 333
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Carriage Club Providence
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Charlotte (Olde Providence North)
77
Facility 77
NC AVG 72
Rank #166 / 388
Yes
12
Facility 12
NC AVG 33
Rank #441 / 573
-A+
98.75/200
Facility 98.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #167 / 321
15
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #168 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Waltonwood Cotswold
AL
MC
Charlotte (Sherwood Forest)
125
Facility 125
NC AVG 72
Rank #29 / 388
Yes
18
Facility 18
NC AVG 33
Rank #395 / 573
--
107.00/200
Facility 107.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #2 / 321
15
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #68 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Sharon at SouthPark
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Charlotte (Beverly Woods)
19
Facility 19
NC AVG 72
Rank #334 / 388
Yes
49
Facility 49
NC AVG 33
Rank #162 / 573
25.3% -----Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Summit Place of South Park
AL
MC
Charlotte (Barclay Downs)
120
Facility 120
NC AVG 72
Rank #36 / 388
Yes
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 33
Rank #261 / 573
--
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #103 / 321
26
69.2%
Facility 69.2%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #81 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed
Briar Creek Health Center at The Barclay at SouthPark
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
S Charlotte (Beverly Woods)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 72
Rank #336 / 388
No
30
Facility 30
NC AVG 33
Rank #309 / 573
66.7% -----Studio / 1 Bed
Brookdale South Charlotte
AL
MC
Charlotte (Wessex Square)
82
Facility 82
NC AVG 72
Rank #143 / 388
Yes
16
Facility 16
NC AVG 33
Rank #408 / 573
74.4% A+
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #103 / 321
20
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #168 / 333
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Merrywood on Park
AL
IL
NH
Charlotte (Ashbrook - Clawson Village)
20
Facility 20
NC AVG 72
Rank #332 / 388
Yes
57
Facility 57
NC AVG 33
Rank #101 / 573
80.0% A+
97.00/200
Facility 97.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #189 / 321
24
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #160 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brighton Gardens of Charlotte
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Charlotte (Closeburn - Glenkirk)
125
Facility 125
NC AVG 72
Rank #29 / 388
Yes
66
Facility 66
NC AVG 33
Rank #39 / 573
33.6% -
83.75/200
Facility 83.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #287 / 321
24
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #160 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Charlotte East
AL
IL
Charlotte (Eastland - Wilora Lake)
50
Facility 50
NC AVG 72
Rank #293 / 388
Yes
24
Facility 24
NC AVG 33
Rank #350 / 573
-A+
104.50/200
Facility 104.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #20 / 321
19
73.7%
Facility 73.7%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #114 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Little Flower
AL
Charlotte (Silverstone)
49
Facility 49
NC AVG 72
Rank #301 / 388
Yes
45
Facility 45
NC AVG 33
Rank #191 / 573
53.1% -
104.50/200
Facility 104.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #20 / 321
17
58.8%
Facility 58.8%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #44 / 333
-
Terrabella Little Avenue
AL
MC
Charlotte (Carmel)
62
Facility 62
NC AVG 72
Rank #223 / 388
Yes
72
Facility 72
NC AVG 33
Rank #24 / 573
98.4% -
88.50/200
Facility 88.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #270 / 321
32
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #273 / 333
Suite
Brightmore of South Charlotte
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Charlotte (Provincetowne)
34
Facility 34
NC AVG 72
Rank #323 / 388
Yes
12
Facility 12
NC AVG 33
Rank #441 / 573
35.3% -
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
14
50%
Facility 50%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #31 / 333
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
IL
MC
RC
Charlotte (Willow Ridge Road)
119
Facility 119
NC AVG 72
Rank #48 / 388
Yes
57
Facility 57
NC AVG 33
Rank #101 / 573
42.0% -
87.75/200
Facility 87.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #272 / 321
47
91.5%
Facility 91.5%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #305 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise on Providence
AL
HOS
MC
Charlotte (Olde Providence North)
95
Facility 95
NC AVG 72
Rank #109 / 388
Yes
15
Facility 15
NC AVG 33
Rank #415 / 573
70.5% -
90.00/200
Facility 90.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #261 / 321
23
82.6%
Facility 82.6%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #212 / 333
Studio / Companion Suite / 1 Bed
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Overview of The Post at Providence Assisted Living

The Post at Providence Assisted Living sits at 4416 Esherwood Ln in the Providence Plantation neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s small: a single-story building with six beds total. Ms. Megan Govender serves as President and Co-Owner, and the community has been open for five years now.

Start with the staffing, because that’s really the headline. A 1:3 staff-to-resident ratio means one staff member covers three residents at most, tighter than what a lot of larger communities manage. And that ratio isn’t just a number on paper; it’s backed by a full-time staff of 40 people supporting a building this size.

Step outside the property, though, and the picture changes. The Walk Score here is 7 out of 100, about as car-dependent as it gets.

That’s where the on-site transportation service comes in. It covers part of that gap, so residents can get to appointments without leaning entirely on outside rides. There’s also fitness and recreation available on-site, giving residents a way to stay active without needing to leave the building at all.

With six beds, a 1:3 ratio, 40 full-time staff, and you get a level of staffing that’s genuinely unusual for a community this size. This isn’t a large campus with sprawling amenities. It’s built for close, individualized attention instead. If you’re a family deciding between something small and intimate versus a bigger place with more common areas and more going on, The Post at Providence Assisted Living sits squarely in that first camp.

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Overview of The Little Flower

The Little Flower offers a bright and healthy lifestyle for its residents. As a premier assisted living community, professional caregivers practice compassion and kindness, ready to attend to any individual’s needs; they excel in creating an environment that is warm and welcoming and continues to balance a top-notch quality of service for its residents. When setting the standard for quality care and going above and beyond for its seniors, The Little Flower is an exquisite home that meets timeless care.

The lifestyle of Little Flower is designed to inspire the everyday living of its residents, found in the beautiful amenities and essential services provided– maintained spacious studio suites, well-lit common areas, outdoor lounge areas, healthy dining experience, and social activities.

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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 Brightmore of South Charlotte

Brightmore of South Charlotte is an exceptional retirement community that celebrates individuality and offers a full-service rental retirement home experience. Step into a vibrant atmosphere where beautifully designed independent living floor plans await, providing the perfect balance of comfort and independence. Brightmore is committed to accommodating diverse needs, offering a range of amenity options catering to residents seeking independent living, memory care units, and residential assisted living.

Indulge in distinctive dining experiences tailored to individual preferences and dietary needs. Immerse yourself in an array of amenities, including a library for literary adventures, an indoor heated pool for invigorating swims, and a beauty salon and barber for personal grooming. Brightmore also welcomes pets, ensuring that residents can cherish the companionship of their furry friends throughout their stay. With conveniences such as storage spaces, building elevators, concierge services, and 24-hour emergency response, every aspect of senior living is meticulously cared for.

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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 The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care

The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care is a 119-bed community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite services to older adults in Charlotte, North Carolina. The facility on Willow Ridge Road operates as a full-service senior living community on a three-story building with an array of housing options: studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans. The neighborhood scores 57 on the Walk Score scale, indicating moderate walkability where some daily errands can be run on foot, though occupants typically need a car for most trips.

The facility maintains a 42 percent occupancy rate, meaning rooms are currently offered across its housing inventory. This mid-occupancy level provides potential residents and families with current availability and a reasonable wait time if they proceed with applications. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay arrangements are accepted to give families flexibility in how they approach coverage and payment options. The home houses its services across multiple care levels in the same community. With memory care and respite residents, independent and assisted living occupants share common areas and amenities. This continuum model lets residents stay in a familiar setting as their care needs change over time, instead of requiring relocations to different facilities. The design bolsters aging in place and the natural care progression, with staff providing increasing levels of support as needed. The location in Charlotte offers easy access to medical services, shopping, and local attractions. The moderately walkable neighborhood means visiting family members can navigate nearby areas on foot. Meanwhile, the offered room inventory across multiple unit types allows flexibility for different resident preferences and budgets.

State inspections have flagged themes around supervision documentation, medication administration protocols, and physical plant maintenance. It’s encouraged that families exploring the community ask staff directly about how these routine operational areas are managed daily, as operational rigor in such areas is crucial to care quality and resident safety.

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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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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Charlotte

With consistent accolades in praise of top-tier memory care services, Charter Senior Living of Charlotte offers personalized support for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, carefully crafting the Flourish℠ care program to effectively suit every need of the individual, in a way that only Charter can. Spearheaded by an expert team, Flourish℠ cares with compassion, empowers a purposeful living, and bolsters the dignity of those facing these trying conditions.

Facilities are also gold standard, with memory care private homes designed specifically to make Alzheimer’s and dementia residents feel safe and at peace, with both everyday and recreational needs covered. Stepping outside onto the lush landscape of Charter, family members and residents themselves can explore with confidence thanks to 24/7 security focused on their well-being.

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Overview of Summit Place of Mooresville

Set in the loving environment of Mooresville, NC, the Summit Place of Mooresville is a world-class senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Two types of accommodations are available ranging from suite to companion suite tailored to the primary needs of its residents. With its trained and compassionate team, the community treats its residents as their own family members. In terms of memory care services, the Signature Memory Care Neighborhood is notably created to provide a secure and caring environment for those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

A wide range of amenities and services are available to further enhance the stay of its residents. It includes a full-service salon, an arts and crafts studio, a bistro, activity rooms, a main and private dining room, etc. Meet new people and build lasting friendships in this beautiful place. With its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive community, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.

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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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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 Charlotte, NC

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 43 assisted living facilities in Charlotte, NC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Charlotte, NC?

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 Charlotte, NC, 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 Charlotte, NC?

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.