Best Memory Care in Charlotte, NC

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May 2026

We analyzed

19 homes in Charlotte, NC

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and North Carolina Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

Other senior care options in Charlotte:

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Avg. Monthly cost: $5,000

National average: $5,600

Monthly cost range: $4,000–$6,500

National average: $3,400 – $8,200

Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: 1:5–1:8

National average: 1:6

Compare Memory Care around Charlotte (Metro Area)

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

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Brookdale South Charlotte	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Charlotte (Wessex Square)	82 Facility 82 NC AVG 76 Rank #156 / 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
Brookdale Carriage Club Providence	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Charlotte (Olde Providence North)	77 Facility 77 NC AVG 76 Rank #180 / 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
The Laurels & The Haven in Highland Creek	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Charlotte (Highland Creek)	105 Facility 105 NC AVG 76 Rank #81 / 390	Yes	2 Facility 2 NC AVG 33 Rank #526 / 572	34.3% Facility 34.3% NC AVG 69.9% Rank #218 / 246	-		89.00/200 Facility 89.00/200 NC AVG 92.2 Rank #270 / 322	31	87.1% Facility 87.1% NC AVG 76.2% Rank #272 / 335	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Private / Companion Suite
TerraBella Shelby	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Shelby (Brittain Village)	96 Facility 96 NC AVG 76 Rank #103 / 390	No	10 Facility 10 NC AVG 33 Rank #457 / 572	-	C+		99.50/200 Facility 99.50/200 NC AVG 92.2 Rank #145 / 322	27	74.1% Facility 74.1% NC AVG 76.2% Rank #118 / 335	-
The Addison of Lincolnton	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Lincolnton	96 Facility 96 NC AVG 76 Rank #103 / 390	Yes	21 Facility 21 NC AVG 33 Rank #371 / 572	-	-		82.00/200 Facility 82.00/200 NC AVG 92.2 Rank #292 / 322	30	76.7% Facility 76.7% NC AVG 76.2% Rank #144 / 335	Suite / 1 Bed
Charter Senior Living of Charlotte	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Charlotte (Wendover - Sedgewood)	104 Facility 104 NC AVG 76 Rank #83 / 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
The Addison of Indian Trail	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Monroe	96 Facility 96 NC AVG 76 Rank #103 / 390	Yes	1 Facility 1 NC AVG 33 Rank #537 / 572	22.9% Facility 22.9% NC AVG 69.9% Rank #242 / 246	-		0.00/200 Facility 0.00/200 NC AVG 92.2 Rank #306 / 322	21	90.5% Facility 90.5% NC AVG 76.2% Rank #304 / 335	Suite / 1 Bed
Summit Place of South Park	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Charlotte (Barclay Downs)	120 Facility 120 NC AVG 76 Rank #46 / 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
Summit Place of Mooresville	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Mooresville (Brawley School Road)	60 Facility 60 NC AVG 76 Rank #242 / 390	No	33 Facility 33 NC AVG 33 Rank #280 / 572	88.3% Facility 88.3% NC AVG 69.9% Rank #55 / 246	-		91.50/200 Facility 91.50/200 NC AVG 92.2 Rank #253 / 322	25	92% Facility 92% NC AVG 76.2% Rank #307 / 335	Suite
The Pines on Carmel Senior Living	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Charlotte (Carmel)	125 Facility 125 NC AVG 76 Rank #37 / 390	Yes	35 Facility 35 NC AVG 33 Rank #260 / 572	-	-		83.50/200 Facility 83.50/200 NC AVG 92.2 Rank #289 / 322	40	90% Facility 90% NC AVG 76.2% Rank #298 / 335	Studio / 2 Bed
Legacy Heights	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Charlotte (Ballantyne)	122 Facility 122 NC AVG 76 Rank #43 / 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 South Park	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Charlotte (Closeburn - Glenkirk)	56 Facility 56 NC AVG 76 Rank #289 / 390	Yes	50 Facility 50 NC AVG 33 Rank #149 / 572	82.1% Facility 82.1% NC AVG 69.9% Rank #87 / 246	A+		93.50/200 Facility 93.50/200 NC AVG 92.2 Rank #234 / 322	26	88.5% Facility 88.5% NC AVG 76.2% Rank #281 / 335	Apartment / Shared Apartment
Preston House	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Charlotte (West Sugar Creek)	40 Facility 40 NC AVG 76 Rank #319 / 390	No	53 Facility 53 NC AVG 33 Rank #127 / 572	-	A+		103.50/200 Facility 103.50/200 NC AVG 92.2 Rank #31 / 322	16	62.5% Facility 62.5% NC AVG 76.2% Rank #54 / 335	Private Rooms
Willow Ridge	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Charlotte (Shannon Park)	52 Facility 52 NC AVG 76 Rank #298 / 390	No	39 Facility 39 NC AVG 33 Rank #231 / 572	83.1% Facility 83.1% NC AVG 69.9% Rank #78 / 246	-		98.50/200 Facility 98.50/200 NC AVG 92.2 Rank #168 / 322	36	88.9% Facility 88.9% NC AVG 76.2% Rank #284 / 335	Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Briar Creek Health Center at The Barclay at SouthPark	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Charlotte (Beverly Woods)	22 Facility 22 NC AVG 76 Rank #339 / 390	No	30 Facility 30 NC AVG 33 Rank #308 / 572	82.8% Facility 82.8% NC AVG 69.9% Rank #82 / 246	-	-	-	-	-	Studio / 1 Bed

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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.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Resident Experience
25%
Regulatory
15%
Visual Media
10%
Website
10%
Stability
5%
Environment

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

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

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

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

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

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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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 19 memory care communities in Charlotte, NC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community 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 memory care communities 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.

Best Memory Care in Charlotte, NC

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Brookdale South Charlotte

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Brookdale Carriage Club Providence

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The Laurels & The Haven in Highland Creek

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TerraBella Shelby

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The Addison of Lincolnton

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Charter Senior Living of Charlotte

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The Addison of Indian Trail

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Summit Place of Mooresville

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Summit Place of South Park

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The Pines on Carmel Senior Living

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