Compare Assisted Living around Raleigh (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
| Calyx Living of Wakefield | AL MC RC | Raleigh (North Raleigh) | 88
Facility
88
NC AVG
72
Rank
#126 / 390 | No |
27
Facility
27
NC AVG
33
Rank
#336 / 572 | - | 104.50/200
Facility
104.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#20 / 322 | 1 | 0%
Facility
0%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#1 / 335 | Studio / 1 Bed | |
| Sunrise of Raleigh | AL MC | Raleigh (Northwest Raleigh) | 100
Facility
100
NC AVG
72
Rank
#79 / 390 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
NC AVG
33
Rank
#161 / 572 | A- | 77.50/200
Facility
77.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#297 / 322 | 24 | 79.2%
Facility
79.2%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#161 / 335 | Studio / 2 Bed | |
| Brookdale Wake Forest | AL MC | Wake Forest | 70
Facility
70
NC AVG
72
Rank
#186 / 390 | Yes |
54
Facility
54
NC AVG
33
Rank
#124 / 572 | A+ | 94.50/200
Facility
94.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#225 / 322 | 21 | 85.7%
Facility
85.7%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#257 / 335 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Cadence North Raleigh | AL MC | Raleigh (North Raleigh) | 96
Facility
96
NC AVG
72
Rank
#91 / 390 | No |
45
Facility
45
NC AVG
33
Rank
#190 / 572 | - | 93.50/200
Facility
93.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#234 / 322 | 19 | 78.9%
Facility
78.9%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#156 / 335 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | |
| Magnolia Glen | AL IL | Raleigh (Northwest Raleigh) | 66
Facility
66
NC AVG
72
Rank
#201 / 390 | No |
50
Facility
50
NC AVG
33
Rank
#149 / 572 | - | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 322 | 17 | 76.5%
Facility
76.5%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#137 / 335 | - | |
| Brighton Gardens of Raleigh | AL HC MC | Raleigh (Northwest Raleigh) | 115
Facility
115
NC AVG
72
Rank
#55 / 390 | Yes |
67
Facility
67
NC AVG
33
Rank
#36 / 572 | - | 95.50/200
Facility
95.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#212 / 322 | 22 | 72.7%
Facility
72.7%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#112 / 335 | Studio / 1 Bed | |
| Morningside of Raleigh | AL MC | Raleigh (University Park) | 110
Facility
110
NC AVG
72
Rank
#62 / 390 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
NC AVG
33
Rank
#199 / 572 | A+ | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 322 | 32 | 84.4%
Facility
84.4%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#242 / 335 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | |
| Falls River Village Assisted Living | AL MC | Raleigh (North Raleigh) | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#233 / 390 | No |
63
Facility
63
NC AVG
33
Rank
#50 / 572 | - | 102.50/200
Facility
102.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#73 / 322 | 20 | 70%
Facility
70%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#88 / 335 | - | |
| The Reserve at Mills Farm | AL IL MC | Apex | 35
Facility
35
NC AVG
72
Rank
#324 / 390 | No |
37
Facility
37
NC AVG
33
Rank
#244 / 572 | - | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 322 | 8 | 75%
Facility
75%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#120 / 335 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| The Oaks at Whitaker Glen | AL HC IL MC NH | Raleigh (Five Points) | 139
Facility
139
NC AVG
72
Rank
#18 / 390 | No |
28
Facility
28
NC AVG
33
Rank
#328 / 572 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - |
| Waltonwood Lake Boone | AL IL MC | Raleigh (Dairyland) | - | No |
51
Facility
51
NC AVG
33
Rank
#137 / 572 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community | AL IL MC NH | Raleigh (North Raleigh) | - | No |
29
Facility
29
NC AVG
33
Rank
#321 / 572 | A+ | - | - | - | - | Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Addison of Knightdale | AL | Knightdale | - | No |
6
Facility
6
NC AVG
33
Rank
#484 / 572 | A | - | - | - | - | Suite / 1 Bed |
| The Addison of Fuquay-Varina | AL MC | Fuquay-Varina | - | Yes |
6
Facility
6
NC AVG
33
Rank
#484 / 572 | A+ | - | - | - | - | Suite / 1 Bed |
| Sunrise at North Hills | AL HC MC | Raleigh (North Raleigh) | 160
Facility
160
NC AVG
72
Rank
#9 / 390 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
NC AVG
33
Rank
#35 / 572 | A- | 97.50/200
Facility
97.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#185 / 322 | 21 | 71.4%
Facility
71.4%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#97 / 335 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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Ranking Methodology
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 Raleigh, 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 32 assisted living facilities in Raleigh, NC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, 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.
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