Other senior care options in Charlotte:

Best Assisted Living in Charlotte, NC

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
Reviewed by
Last updated
May 2026
We analyzed
43 homes
Other senior care options in Charlotte:

Video Tour: Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Watch this Video to see Charlotte's Top-rated Senior Communities
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: 77The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Charlotte, NC. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Charlotte (Metro Area)

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

Brookdale South Charlotte
AL
MC
Charlotte (Wessex Square)
82
Facility 82
NC AVG 72
Rank #145 / 390
Yes
16
Facility 16
NC AVG 33
Rank #407 / 572
74.4%
Facility 74.4%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #122 / 246
A+
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #103 / 322
20
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #169 / 335
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Sunrise on Providence
AL
HC
MC
Charlotte (Olde Providence North)
95
Facility 95
NC AVG 72
Rank #110 / 390
Yes
15
Facility 15
NC AVG 33
Rank #414 / 572
70.5%
Facility 70.5%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #140 / 246
-
90.00/200
Facility 90.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #262 / 322
23
82.6%
Facility 82.6%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #213 / 335
Studio / Companion Suite / 1 Bed
Brookdale Carriage Club Providence
AL
IL
MC
NH
Charlotte (Olde Providence North)
77
Facility 77
NC AVG 72
Rank #168 / 390
Yes
12
Facility 12
NC AVG 33
Rank #440 / 572
71.5%
Facility 71.5%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #135 / 246
A+
98.75/200
Facility 98.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #167 / 322
15
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #169 / 335
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Terrabella Lake Norman
AL
IL
MC
Mooresville
120
Facility 120
NC AVG 72
Rank #36 / 390
Yes
46
Facility 46
NC AVG 33
Rank #185 / 572
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #1 / 246
C+
96.00/200
Facility 96.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #205 / 322
30
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #220 / 335
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Charter Senior Living of Charlotte
AL
MC
RC
Charlotte (Wendover - Sedgewood)
104
Facility 104
NC AVG 72
Rank #71 / 390
Yes
22
Facility 22
NC AVG 33
Rank #360 / 572
68.3%
Facility 68.3%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #142 / 246
A+
90.75/200
Facility 90.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #260 / 322
34
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #325 / 335
Studio / 1 Bed
Summit Place of South Park
AL
MC
Charlotte (Barclay Downs)
120
Facility 120
NC AVG 72
Rank #36 / 390
Yes
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 33
Rank #260 / 572
--
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #103 / 322
26
69.2%
Facility 69.2%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #82 / 335
Studio / 1 Bed
Legacy Heights
AL
MC
RC
Charlotte (Ballantyne)
122
Facility 122
NC AVG 72
Rank #34 / 390
Yes
59
Facility 59
NC AVG 33
Rank #76 / 572
27.0%
Facility 27.0%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #235 / 246
-
0.00/200
Facility 0.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #306 / 322
36
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #284 / 335
Studio / Suite
Brookdale Charlotte East
AL
IL
Charlotte (Eastland - Wilora Lake)
50
Facility 50
NC AVG 72
Rank #295 / 390
Yes
24
Facility 24
NC AVG 33
Rank #349 / 572
-A+
104.50/200
Facility 104.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #20 / 322
19
73.7%
Facility 73.7%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #115 / 335
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Merrywood on Park
AL
IL
NC
Charlotte (Ashbrook - Clawson Village)
20
Facility 20
NC AVG 72
Rank #334 / 390
Yes
57
Facility 57
NC AVG 33
Rank #100 / 572
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #97 / 246
A+
97.00/200
Facility 97.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #189 / 322
24
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #161 / 335
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
White Oak Manor Charlotte
AL
IL
MC
NC
NH
Charlotte (Cotswold)
180
Facility 180
NC AVG 72
Rank #4 / 390
No
24
Facility 24
NC AVG 33
Rank #349 / 572
75.9%
Facility 75.9%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #119 / 246
A+--5
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #1 / 335
-
Aldersgate
AL
NH
Charlotte (Windsor Park)
120
Facility 120
NC AVG 72
Rank #36 / 390
No
40
Facility 40
NC AVG 33
Rank #225 / 572
88.8%
Facility 88.8%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #52 / 246
A+--3
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #1 / 335
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Cypress of Charlotte
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
Charlotte (Beverly Woods)
65
Facility 65
NC AVG 72
Rank #210 / 390
No
15
Facility 15
NC AVG 33
Rank #414 / 572
78.2%
Facility 78.2%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #112 / 246
---4
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #1 / 335
1 Bed / 2 Bed
CoHomes Boutique Senior Living
AL
HC
PC
Charlotte (Mcalpine)
-No
16
Facility 16
NC AVG 33
Rank #407 / 572
-A+----Private / Semi-Private
Brookdale Weddington Park
AL
Matthews (Providence Plantation)
83
Facility 83
NC AVG 72
Rank #144 / 390
Yes
48
Facility 48
NC AVG 33
Rank #167 / 572
-A+
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 322
19
84.2%
Facility 84.2%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #239 / 335
Private Rooms / 2 Bed
East Towne
AL
RC
Charlotte (Windsor Park)
120
Facility 120
NC AVG 72
Rank #36 / 390
No
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 33
Rank #484 / 572
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #208 / 246
A+
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 322
36
86.1%
Facility 86.1%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #263 / 335
-
Rows per page:
View all Nearby Homes
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.

Contact Summit Place of Mooresville

Overview of Summit Place of South Park

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.

Contact Summit Place of South Park

Terrabella Little Avenue

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

Terrabella Little Avenue is an exceptional senior living community nestled in the vibrant city of Charlotte, North Carolina. It has garnered admiration for its picturesque surroundings and close proximity to an array of restaurants, entertainment options, and shopping malls. This welcoming community offers a range of living options designed to meet the diverse needs of seniors, including assisted living and memory care programs. With a focus on memory care living facilities, Terrabella Little Avenue provides specialized support and qualifications to ensure the utmost care for residents with memory-related challenges.

Each living space has been thoughtfully designed to provide comfort and familiarity, offering a peaceful retreat for residents. The community boasts an impressive array of amenities, including a library to nourish the mind, a professional beauty salon and barbershop for pampering, and a serene courtyard and community garden for relaxation. Pets are also welcomed and cherished, enhancing the homely atmosphere. The community is equipped with the necessary resources and expertise to ensure the highest standards of care and support for individuals with memory care requirements.

Contact Terrabella Little Avenue

Overview of The Pines on Carmel Senior Living

The Pines on Carmel Senior Living is a captivating community that caters to individuals seeking various senior living options. Whether you require assisted living, memory care living, or simply a place to call home, this remarkable community has it all. Nestled in a picturesque setting, The Pines on Carmel offers a warm and inviting environment where residents can confidently embrace the next chapter of their lives.

With specialized programs and services designed to support those with memory-related challenges, they create a nurturing and secure environment where residents can thrive. The commitment to excellence extends to their assisted living places as well, ensuring that residents receive the highest level of care and support tailored to their individual needs. Within this exceptional community, you’ll find a wealth of amenities and services that enhance the overall living experience. From beautifully appointed apartments to engaging activities and events, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The compassionate and dedicated staff is available around the clock, providing peace of mind and reassurance to both residents and their loved ones.

Contact The Pines on Carmel Senior Living

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.

Contact Legacy Heights

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.

Contact The Little Flower

Overview of Brookdale Charlotte East

Nestled in the vibrant community of Charlotte, NC, Brookdale Charlotte East offers a picturesque setting for independent and assisted living. Enjoy spacious, sunlit common areas that evoke a resort-like ambiance, complemented by pet-friendly apartments featuring private patios or balconies. Residents can engage in daily fitness classes or join scheduled excursions, embracing a maintenance-free lifestyle that celebrates independence. With a 24/7 care team ensuring prompt response to emergencies, you can relax and thrive in a community designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

Discover a fulfilling lifestyle at Brookdale Charlotte East, where every day brings new opportunities for social engagement and personal enrichment. Embrace the freedom from household chores and savor the perks of restaurant-style dining and a vibrant social calendar. Whether you’re seeking vibrant community life or peace and tranquility, the community offers the perfect blend of convenience and care, ensuring you live each day to the fullest.

Contact Brookdale Charlotte East

Overview of Merrywood on Park

Merrywood on Park is one of the most distinguished independent living facilities. Here, seniors embrace a warm and stylish lifestyle. This remarkable community, which follows the highest assisted living guidelines, offers a range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and respite care. It is nestled in a tranquil location that radiates serenity.

The apartments and living spaces exude modern elegance, creating a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere. Residents can stay connected to their loved ones through the latest technology, ensuring they remain engaged and connected to the outside world. With various programs and activities, Merrywood on Park ensures that residents can always engage in engaging experiences. And let’s not forget, it’s a pet-friendly environment, welcoming beloved furry companions into the fold. The bistro-style setting is a delightful place to savor these culinary delights. The community goes above and beyond, providing housekeeping services, a convenient on-site pharmacy, personalized nutrition planning, private therapy sessions, and more.

Contact Merrywood on Park

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.

Contact Brightmore of South Charlotte

Overview of The Sanctuary at Stonehaven

The Sanctuary at Stonehaven provides memory care at 6741 Ciscayne Pl in Charlotte’s Mecklenburg County, a six-resident facility housed in a single-story building designed for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The small community emphasizes specialized staffing trained in cognitive impairment, with higher caregiver-to-resident ratios supporting residents requiring memory care oversight and supervision.

Daily life includes dining, beauty services, recreational and exercise programming, health services, and housekeeping assistance. Transportation services help families navigate medical appointments and errands, though the neighborhood itself is car-dependent (Walk Score 3); the facility sits 7.7 miles from downtown Charlotte, placing it near regional healthcare but in a low-walkability area.

The facility’s regulatory record shows significant strengths. Across seven state inspections since 2018, it recorded nine deficiencies; 80% fewer than the North Carolina state average of 46 over the same period. The facility’s DHSR quality score of 103.5 exceeds the state average of 98.

No fines, enforcement actions, or immediate jeopardy findings appear in the regulatory record.

However, inspection reports identify a persistent pattern: medication management and staff training deficiencies have appeared across multiple years (2018, 2019, 2021) without demonstrated full resolution. The most recent 2021 inspection documented expired staff CPR certification and a missed medication dose spanning 60 days. Earlier inspections cited medication labeling, documentation, storage, and physician order implementation gaps. The trajectory shows no clear improvement or decline.

This community fits families seeking a small, highly supervised memory care setting where residents receive individualized attention in a contained environment, with regulatory oversight showing notably lower deficiency rates than average.

Contact The Sanctuary at Stonehaven

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
Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Contact us Today

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.