
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+ | - | - | - | - | - |
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care 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 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.













