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| The Arboretum at Woodland Terrace | IL AL MC | Cary (Woodland Terrace) | 84
Facility
84
NC AVG
72
Rank
#138 / 390 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
NC AVG
33
Rank
#110 / 572 |
39.3%
Facility
39.3%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#211 / 246 | - | 95.75/200
Facility
95.75/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#210 / 322 | 19 | 84.2%
Facility
84.2%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#239 / 335 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Woodland Terrace | IL AL MC | Cary (Woodland Terrace) | 84
Facility
84
NC AVG
72
Rank
#138 / 390 | No |
55
Facility
55
NC AVG
33
Rank
#110 / 572 | - | - | 95.75/200
Facility
95.75/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#210 / 322 | 19 | 84.2%
Facility
84.2%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#239 / 335 | - | |
| Harmony at Greensboro | IL AL | Greensboro (British Woods) | 92
Facility
92
NC AVG
72
Rank
#116 / 390 | No |
37
Facility
37
NC AVG
33
Rank
#244 / 572 |
43.5%
Facility
43.5%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#201 / 246 | A+ | 101.50/200
Facility
101.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#103 / 322 | 17 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#326 / 335 | - | |
| Parkwood Village and The Landing | IL NH AL MC RC | Wilson (Westwood) | 70
Facility
70
NC AVG
72
Rank
#186 / 390 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
NC AVG
33
Rank
#210 / 572 |
51.5%
Facility
51.5%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#194 / 246 | - | 101.50/200
Facility
101.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#103 / 322 | 27 | 85.2%
Facility
85.2%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#255 / 335 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Brookdale Carriage Club Providence | IL AL 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 | |
| Walnut Ridge | IL AL MC NH | Walnut Cove (Windmill Street) | 63
Facility
63
NC AVG
72
Rank
#224 / 390 | No |
50
Facility
50
NC AVG
33
Rank
#149 / 572 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#1 / 246 | A+ | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 322 | 19 | 47.4%
Facility
47.4%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#31 / 335 | Studio / Suite | |
| Truewood by Merrill, New Bern | IL AL MC | New Bern | 55
Facility
55
NC AVG
72
Rank
#286 / 390 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
NC AVG
33
Rank
#294 / 572 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#1 / 246 | A+ | 99.50/200
Facility
99.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#145 / 322 | 20 | 85%
Facility
85%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#250 / 335 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Parkview Retirement Center, Inc. | IL AL | Sanford (Brookwood) | 116
Facility
116
NC AVG
72
Rank
#53 / 390 | No |
18
Facility
18
NC AVG
33
Rank
#394 / 572 |
58.6%
Facility
58.6%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#178 / 246 | A+ | 95.50/200
Facility
95.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#212 / 322 | 16 | 62.5%
Facility
62.5%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#54 / 335 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed / Private / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| Carmel Hills | IL AL HC | Charlotte (Montibello) | 38
Facility
38
NC AVG
72
Rank
#319 / 390 | No |
6
Facility
6
NC AVG
33
Rank
#484 / 572 | - | - | 104.50/200
Facility
104.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#20 / 322 | 20 | 80%
Facility
80%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#169 / 335 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Brookdale Charlotte East | IL AL | 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 | |
| The Cypress of Charlotte | IL AL HC 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 |
| Givens Highland Farms | IL HC NC NH RC | Black Mountain | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#233 / 390 | No |
12
Facility
12
NC AVG
33
Rank
#440 / 572 |
82.2%
Facility
82.2%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#84 / 246 | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Wesley Pines | IL AL MC NH | Lumberton | 62
Facility
62
NC AVG
72
Rank
#225 / 390 | No |
9
Facility
9
NC AVG
33
Rank
#462 / 572 |
86.1%
Facility
86.1%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#66 / 246 | A+ | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / Cottage / Villa |
| Carol Woods | IL AL NC NH | Chapel Hill (Carol Woods) | 30
Facility
30
NC AVG
72
Rank
#329 / 390 | No |
13
Facility
13
NC AVG
33
Rank
#432 / 572 |
76.7%
Facility
76.7%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#116 / 246 | - | - | - | 3 | 0%
Facility
0%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#1 / 335 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brookdale Robinwood | IL AL HC MC NH | Gastonia | 89
Facility
89
NC AVG
72
Rank
#125 / 390 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
NC AVG
33
Rank
#506 / 572 | - | A+ | 91.50/200
Facility
91.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#253 / 322 | 17 | 76.5%
Facility
76.5%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#137 / 335 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
The Carolina Highlands at Village Green offers a welcoming independent living home for seniors in Fayetteville. The luxury retirement community boasts a secure and comfortable environment where many residents are treated like family, cultivating a sense of belonging. The staff creates a nurturing atmosphere while maintaining a sense of individuality and independence while receiving unwavering support with daily living.
As a Village Green community, The Carolina Hihglands’ residential lifestyle is easy and worry-free, encouraging seniors to thrive and maintain their freedom. Residents can live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Its all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.
Redefining senior living, Carol Woods is a tight-knit senior living community in Chapel Hill, NC, offering a peaceful environment for a continuum of care. Residents here thrive with access to a multitude of services, including assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, and an array of clinical services. Sprawled within 120 acres of certified natural wildlife backyard habitat, the community guarantees a relaxing living environment, combined with stunning accommodations in variations of apartments, cottages, and townhomes.
An array of traditional and complementary therapies are offered on-site to make sure residents have access to the services they need to maintain their mobility and highest functionality. Residents are also encouraged to participate in the community’s dynamic range of activities and events and enjoy a multitude of amenities, such as a dog park, fitness center, arts studio, and more. A delectable dining experience is also provided to make sure residents’ are always energized and full.
The Kempton at Brightmore, located in Wilmington, NC, is a senior living community, focusing on assisted living services. The community offers spacious living arrangements, allowing residents to personalize their space with furniture and design touches. Each unit features its own heating and air conditioning controls, and if desired, the community provides a bed, dresser, and nightstand at no additional charge. The floor plans include a kitchenette with a mini-refrigerator, space for a personal microwave, and a private bath with a hand-held shower and fold-down seat. The built-in emergency call system ensures quick assistance when used.
In terms of healthcare services, The Kempton at Brightmore prioritizes infection prevention and control with effective contact tracing and isolation measures.
The community provides 24/7 supervision and assistance with light activities of daily living, along with medication administration and management. Residents also benefit from a range of amenities, including private dining and a country kitchen, where three chef-prepared meals are included daily. Additional services include beauty salon and barber services, as well as housekeeping and laundry services. The community places a strong emphasis on residents’ well-being, offering a variety of activities that cater to social, spiritual, intellectual, and physical aspects. From musical performances to gourmet chef demonstrations and card games, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at The Kempton at Brightmore.
Nestled in the picturesque landscape, Salemtowne Retirement Community stands as a tranquil haven for seniors seeking a vibrant and supportive lifestyle in their golden years. With a focus on holistic living, this community provides comfortable residential options, from spacious cottages to cozy apartments, ensuring every resident finds their ideal abode. The community’s commitment to promoting an active and fulfilling retirement is evident in its array of recreational facilities, including fitness centers, walking trails, and creative spaces. Salemtowne Retirement Community stands as more than just a place to reside; it’s a nurturing environment where seniors can embrace each day with enthusiasm and joy.
At Salemtowne Retirement Community, the essence of graceful aging is exemplified through a range of comprehensive services that cater to the evolving needs of its residents. From the assurance of healthcare access to the convenience of on-site dining options, the community places a premium on enhancing the quality of life for its senior members. Professional staff and caregivers are dedicated to providing personalized support, allowing residents to maintain their independence while knowing that assistance is readily available when required. The community’s serene surroundings and thoughtfully designed architecture create an atmosphere of serenity and relaxation, fostering a sense of belonging and security. Rooted in a tradition of respect for individuality and a commitment to well-being,
Unwind, reconnect, and embrace your golden years at Williams Place, a relaxing senior living community based in Davidson, NC, offering independent living. The community empowers residents to live the retirement they’ve always dreamed of with the convenience of chef-prepared meals daily, transportation, exciting events and activities, and weekly housekeeping. Offering over 50 floor plan varieties which include studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures residents will find the ideal residence that best fits their preferences and needs.
Everyday is filled with new opportunities for making new connections, building new skills, or continuing past hobbies and passions with a wide range of well curated activities. Whether it’s playing a spirited game of cards, listening to live entertainment, or trying a new restaurant for lunch, there’s always something fun happening inside. The community also allows residents to access a third-party home health care provider if they need extra care and assistance. Williams Place’s resident travel programs and exquisite dining experience adds to the convenience and fun of living in the beautiful community.
Located in the serene and tree-lined Hospital Plaza Drive, Wilmington, NC, Solista Wilmington by Cogir is an idyllic retreat that focuses on independent living. With its commitment to improving residents’ comfort, the community provides a variety of specially designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. Enjoy your independence without worries with the innovative Lively Mobile Plus, which provides round-the-clock emergency and non-emergency response.
Live a fun-filled retirement with a full slate of enriching activities and engaging programs tailored to residents’ health and wellness. Meet dietary needs and satisfy cravings with healthy and delicious restaurant-style dining. Here, residents are provided with incredible and spacious amenities like a game room, an art room, a fitness center, a library, a courtyard, and beautiful gardens.
Set amidst the flourishing city of Charlotte, NC, Providence Meadows is a joyful senior living community that offers independent living. Spend your everyday life at the comforts of beautifully designed accommodations, including spacious studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. With a dedication to providing residents with a safe and comfortable living environment, the community provides emergency pull cords in each room and a compassionate team of managers that live on-site and available to provide assistance 24/7.
At Providence Meadows, they are committed to offering residents incomparable living experience and an amazing quality of life. They fulfill this mission through their array of social and recreational activities, health and wellness programs, and a variety of convenient services. Amenities like cozy common areas, theater, library, fitness center, salon, game room, and beautifully maintained walking paths and gardens, add to the community’s advantage by providing plenty of opportunities for social interaction and relaxation.
Helping seniors stay comfortably at their homes, Brookdale at Home Hendersonville is a passionate home care provider in Hendersonville, NC, offering various in-home care services. The home care provider offers companion care, personal care, and respite care, designed to provide utmost comfort and support to seniors and their family caregivers.
Ensuring that seniors are at ease in welcoming their caregivers in their homes, Brookdale at Home Hendersonville conducts thorough background checks and screenings to select highly qualified and trustworthy caregivers. Offering various support, including assistance with activities of daily living, transportation, errands, light housekeeping, pet care and meal preparation, Brookdale at Home ensures residents live a maintenance-free lifestyle with plenty of time to spend with their families or doing their hobbies.
Enrich your retirement with Solista Hickory by Cogir, an astounding community surrounded by a tranquil setting and lush trees in Hickory, NC, that offers independent living. 24-hour care, emergency, and non-emergency response are also provided to ensure residents live without worries. A variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences are designed with residents’ needs and preferences in mind, ensuring comfort and safety like no other.
The community also makes use of the Lively Mobile Plus Device, to provide assistance whenever necessary. Here, residents have hassle-free dining with delicious and healthy restaurant-style dining that cater to their dietary needs and tastes. With spacious and beautiful amenities including a library, game room, media room, and community grounds, residents have more opportunities to mingle with friends and remain socially-connected.
Based in the vibrant community of Fayetteville, NC, The Enclave at Pamalee Square is an esteemed senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Spacious and convenient accommodations ranging from one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments are available for its residents. Having a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive round-the-clock care and services whenever needed. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions are served with evidence-based and activity-centered approaches to personalize care plans.
With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy a 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center, a large cardio area and multiple weight stations, a theater lounge, a gaming room with poker tables, and many more. Meet new people and create unforgettable memories through other social activities and wellness programs. With The Enclave at Pamalee Square, seniors can enjoy a glorious living experience.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living 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 Independent Living in North Carolina
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 146 independent living communities in North Carolina. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community 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 independent living communities 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.



















