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Best Memory Care in Cary, NC

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 memory care communities in Cary, NC using NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in NC
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Last updated
May 2026
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15 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 38/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Cary, 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: 63The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Cary, NC. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Cary (Metro Area)

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

The Arboretum at Woodland Terrace
MC
AL
IL
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
MC
AL
IL
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
-
Brookdale MacArthur Park
MC
AL
Cary (Carolina House Of Cary)
80
Facility 80
NC AVG 72
Rank #153 / 390
Yes
12
Facility 12
NC AVG 33
Rank #440 / 572
--
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #103 / 322
24
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #161 / 335
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Spring Arbor of Cary
MC
AL
Cary (Kildaire Farm Road)
80
Facility 80
NC AVG 72
Rank #153 / 390
Yes
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 33
Rank #260 / 572
--
95.50/200
Facility 95.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #212 / 322
10
50%
Facility 50%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #32 / 335
Studio / Cottage/ Alcove
Sunrise of Cary
MC
AL
HC
Cary (West Chatham Street)
85
Facility 85
NC AVG 72
Rank #135 / 390
Yes
34
Facility 34
NC AVG 33
Rank #271 / 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
18
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #69 / 335
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Heartfields at Cary
MC
AL
Cary
97
Facility 97
NC AVG 72
Rank #90 / 390
No
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 33
Rank #72 / 572
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #102 / 246
-
97.50/200
Facility 97.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #185 / 322
32
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #191 / 335
Studio / 2 Bed
Phoenix Assisted Care
MC
AL
Cary (Parkway Retirement Center)
120
Facility 120
NC AVG 72
Rank #36 / 390
No
24
Facility 24
NC AVG 33
Rank #349 / 572
52.5%
Facility 52.5%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #191 / 246
A+-
0.00/200
Facility 0.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #306 / 322
42
85.7%
Facility 85.7%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #257 / 335
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Brookdale Cary
MC
Cary (Clare Bridge Of Cary)
50
Facility 50
NC AVG 72
Rank #295 / 390
No
50
Facility 50
NC AVG 33
Rank #149 / 572
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #97 / 246
-
95.50/200
Facility 95.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #212 / 322
18
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #284 / 335
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Waltonwood – Cary
MC
AL
IL
Cary (Ridgepath)
57
Facility 57
NC AVG 72
Rank #280 / 390
Yes
22
Facility 22
NC AVG 33
Rank #360 / 572
--
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #103 / 322
16
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #191 / 335
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Templeton of Cary
MC
AL
IL
NH
Cary (Ponderosa)
-Yes
46
Facility 46
NC AVG 33
Rank #185 / 572
------1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Cary
MC
AL
IL
Cary
-Yes
30
Facility 30
NC AVG 33
Rank #308 / 572
------1 Bed / 2 Bed
Searstone Retirement Community
MC
AL
IL
NH
Cary (Searstone Drive)
-No
49
Facility 49
NC AVG 33
Rank #161 / 572
-A+-----
Overview of Avendelle on Kildaire Farm

Avendelle on Kildaire Farm, located in Cary, NC, is a senior living community by Avendelle that offers assisted living services and amenities to its residents. As part of their assisted living services, they provide their residents with 24 hour personalized care and supervision, medication administration and management, as well as regular physician visits for health checks and assessments.

Additionally, the residents are also provided nutritional meals and snacks throughout the day where special diets are also accommodated. This senior living community also offers housekeeping and laundry services, as well as grooming services, providing convenience and comfort during the residents’ stay in the community

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Overview of Atria Cary

Bask in the sunlight in Atria Cary, a blissful senior living community located in the peaceful neighborhood of Regency Parkway, Cary, NC providing independent living. Together with trusted partners, the community offers physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Cozy and elegant floor plans including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments fully equipped with kitchens and other basic necessities are available for seniors’ choices and desires. The community ensures a relaxing and safe stay with a team of kind and compassionate professionals delivering top-tier care and assistance around the clock.

Atria Cary promotes an active and connected environment, providing all-around amenities and services. With its signature Engage Life program, residents experience a wide range of learning opportunities and programs to enhance their quality of life. Enjoy wonderful conversations with friends over healthy and delicious chef-prepared meals three times daily in different dining venues. The pet-friendly community provides an indoor swimming pool, a library, a movie theater, a fitness center, a physical therapy center, a salon, a game room, a putting green, and serene walking paths for seniors’ leisure and wellness.

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Overview of The Templeton of Cary

The Templeton of Cary is a top-rated retirement community in Cary, NC, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. The community’s nurturing and home-like setting ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. Exceptional services, including weekly housekeeping, concierge, and well-balanced meals, are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Focusing on residents’ holistic well-being, the community provides care plans tailored to their ever-changing needs and habits.

Arts and crafts, games, and seminars are among the many recreational programs that aim to help residents explore new hobbies and have fun. Residents can also focus on relaxation and wellness, with first-class amenities including a saltwater pool, a library, and an outdoor grassy area. WakeMed Cary Hospital, restaurants, shops, and bus stops are also available in the area, providing convenient access to healthcare and other necessities. This retirement community is a great choice for senior living in North Carolina, especially with its wide range of care dedicated to helping older adults age gracefully.

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Overview of Livewell at Midenhall Way

Nestled in Cary, NC, LiveWell at Midenhall Way offers a close-knit assisted living and memory care community dedicated to personalized care. Their philosophy embraces aging as a journey of discovery and growth. LiveWell caters to a wide range of needs, from moderate assisted living support to comprehensive end-of-life care. This secure environment prioritizes safety with attentive staff and wander guard protocols. Residents receive assistance with daily activities like incontinence care and medication management, ensuring their well-being.

LiveWell a community ith delicious meals, regular activities that promote fitness and cognitive function, and complimentary transportation for necessary appointments. An industry-leading staff-to-resident ratio of 1 to 3 allows for personalized attention and the opportunity to create meaningful connections. LiveWell recognizes that some seniors may prefer the comfort of home. Their in-home care services provide a solution, allowing seniors to receive quality care while remaining in familiar surroundings. With a focus on the mind, body, and spirit, LiveWell at Midenhall Way offers a comprehensive and compassionate approach to senior care

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Overview of Searstone Retirement Community

Searstone Retirement Community, located in Cary, NC, is a senior living community offering a range of services from assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing services. Their professional caring staff works closely with the residents as well as their families, in creating individualized care plans, in order to determine and meet the residents’ specific care needs.

Their First class skilled nursing services provides residents with 24/7 staff availability for supervision and assistance, round the clock personalized care, medication administration and management, and access to medical care on site as well as other professional services. Additionally their amenities like concierge and transportation services, meal provision and housekeeping and linen service, as well as 24/hr security and emergency call response, enhances the residents experiences during their stay at Searstone.

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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 Memory Care in Cary, 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.

Does North Carolina Medicaid cover memory care?

North Carolina Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 15 memory care communities in Cary, NC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Cary, 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 Cary, 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 memory care communities in Cary, 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.